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2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
69%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S, 69% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“The stator/ rotor on the 2021 Pan America will fail resulting in engine failure, leaving the rider exposed in traffic or stranded. In my case the amp gauge went below 12 and the battery light came on while riding in traffic. Even while running the engine at high RPM's the amp's won't reach 12 (positive charging). My motorcycle died while idling at two traffic lights. I was able to get it restarted and make it home before the battery completely drained. I talked to the local Harley Dealer, and have read forum reports. …”

NHTSA complaint #11622753, filed 2024-10

“The charging system is not working at low rpm causing bike to die at stop signs. Not safe in heavy traffic. The dealer has checked the system and will require an upgrade kit because the parts in the bike now are note available. The kit $2600 plus labor. The extend warranty will not cover this because it’s an upgrade kit. This is a known issue with these bike and refuse to take care of this!”

NHTSA complaint #11734699, filed 2026-04

“The ignition kill switch is a known problem all over the internet. When the kill switch is switched the bike continues to run. The more the switch has worn, the longer the delay. I'm afraid at some point it's just not going to kill the engine at all which is a major safety hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #11737691, filed 2026-05

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023550%
2022675%
2021969%

Other parts of the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S

Engine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology