Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recalls, newest first

May 7, 2004NHTSA 04V21800031,070 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Summary: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Consequence: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on June 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson XL1200R years

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Questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.