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Harley-Davidson RH1250SModel year report

2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,775miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (2) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,775 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 46 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 14 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

Steering: “The contact owns a 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250 Sportster S. The contact stated received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V590000 (Steering) and 26V075000 (Steering); and the vehicle developed a secondary failure in the steering bearings. The contact stated that the recall repair caused the damage, and the dealer refused to include the bearings in the recall repair or provide a no-cost repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was being repaired, but the steering bearings were not included in the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11722348, filed 2026-03, 4,200 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2023 Harley-Davidson Sportster RH1250S. The contact stated that while while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power and he observed a loud popping noise emanating from the exhaust pipe. On another occasion while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the contact observed flames emanating from the plastic edge of the right front of the seat. The vehicle was steered off the highway and the flames were distinguished by the contact. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631599, filed 2024-12, 13,350 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel filters clog due to reaction of alcohol in fuel and bare fuel tank. 2024 models are having the fuel tanks coated to prevent the problem. Folders bikes stall creating a safety hazard. This issue should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11687612, filed 2025-09

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,200 and 13,350 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,775 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2024202520264
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 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S → · 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. 46 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 46 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson RH1250S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202368,7752———Too new
202253,5752———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson RH1250S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Harley-Davidson RH1250S reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,775 miles and the middle half falls between 4,200 and 13,350 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.