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2022 Harley-Davidson RH1250S

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 5 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 4 RH1250S model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  2. 5
Primary concernEngine3 reports · 60% of complaints
Owner complaints5Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine3
  2. Steering2
  3. Engine and engine cooling1
  4. Power train1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Steering, linkagesFeb 9, 2026

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.

    An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Campaign 26V075000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Steering, linkagesSep 10, 2025

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.

    An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0190.

    Campaign 25V590000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: power train

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Engine, Jul 25, 2025

    After owning my motorcycle for less than a year and only having 4211 miles on it, and taking it to the Harley dealership they determined that the 4th gear exploded and sent shrapnel throughout the engine and oil pump. The bike is outside manufacturer warranty and Harley(the company) won’t admit that this was a defect on their end, although the dealership repair tech did say that he thought it could have been due to a defective part.