2020 Harley-Davidson XL883N
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 5 XL883N model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlights, bulbsMar 31, 2021
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softail, 2005-2017 Dyna, and 2005-2011 V-Rod motorcycles. The glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail, causing a loss of both high and low beams.
A loss of both headlight beams can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a headlamp bulb shield, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0177.
Campaign 21V225000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1 report, newest first.
Power train, Jun 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Harley Davidson 883 Ironhorse. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle, the transmission slipped out of gear. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.