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2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by engine (5) and transmission and drivetrain (4). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 54 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While going through an intersection at 50 mph the dashboard goes black and resets just like you switched the motor cycle off. This has happened to me three times in last 6 months. Dealer says it’s a bad switch and has since been redesigned and he will sell me one for $406.00, for an extra $100.00 they will install it for me. Plus towing to get my job working motorcycle to the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11737606, filed 2026-05

Engine: “My motorcycle suffered a serious engine failure at approximately 12,500 km (7,800 miles) while I was riding. Before the failure, I noticed an unusual ticking/rattling noise coming from the engine, especially when the engine was under load or when the throttle was closed. The failure occurred while riding and caused a sudden loss of engine performance. This happened while I was in traffic and I was extremely close to having an accident because the motorcycle did not respond as expected when I needed power. …”

NHTSA complaint #11766286, filed 2026-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “The charging system for the battery failed when I was on an out of state road trip. The voltage of the bike would drop between 11 and 12 volts when slowing down. I slowed down to make a tight turn on a canyon highway when the bike lost power and stalled. The motorcycle continued to stall several more times while in motion on the highway and I had a difficult time restarting the motorcycle on the side of the highway each time. I ended up purchasing a new battery thinking it would solve the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746092, filed 2026-06

Fuel system: “The fuel pump for the engine is known for failing due to ethanol in the fuel reacting with the bare aluminum. Harley Davidson has recognized this issue with the newer model but has not recalled any of its previous models. This could cause a serious safety risk for the rider or other pedestrians on the roadway as this could cause the bike to suddenly lose all power causing an accident. Many people have mentioned this known issue but Harley Davidson still refuses to seal the aluminum tanks or replace the tank with the later model ones that are already sealed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11713121, filed 2026-01

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20242025202611
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson RA1250S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023106,9000———Too new
20228—0———Not enough data
202113—1———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson RA1250S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (69% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.