Does the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Steering#2026064February 13, 2026
1,069 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the recall repairs completed by a Harley-Davidson dealer during recall 0190 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-486) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second inspection and/or repair is required. On certain motorcycles, the upper triple clamp could fracture. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the upper triple clamp.
Steering#2025486September 15, 2025
1,062 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the upper triple clamp could fracture. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the upper triple clamp.
Lights And Instruments#2022038February 1, 2022
534 units affected
Issue: The speedometer and neutral indicator may not display when the motorcycle is started, if the instrument cluster temperature is below 0 °C. Note: If this happens, the instrument cluster will display a black screen with an error message. Safety Risk: Riding a motorcycle without a speedometer or a neutral indicator could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Harley-Davidson will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster module software.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S VIN

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