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.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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: steering
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Steering, Sep 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Harley-Davidson RH1250S. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V590000 (Steering); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. While being test ridden at an undisclosed speed, the steering seized, causing a loss in maintaining the intended direction. The failure nearly caused a crash. The motorcycle rider stopped at a gas station and noticed an unknown metal part had detached and lodged in the upper triple clamp with the bolts detached. The motorcycle was ridden to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 6,950.
Steering, May 19, 2023
The steering stop ( right one ) located at the Lower Triple Clamp broke off, No drops or any harsh movements where involved, motorcycle has few hundred miles in it.. There is no stop on how much one can turn the steering towards the left now.. It recently passed VA Inspection. No warning or signs that this issue was going to happened. I see many people have the same issue with the same model of motorcycle.