2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recalls and problems

The 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recalls

Recall 26V-075: Steering

Reported Feb 9, 2026 · 9,401 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-590: Steering

Reported Sep 10, 2025 · 8,424 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Unknown or Other1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 20, 2026
Im not sure what caused it but when j was riding my motorcycle the seat got hot ajd when I looked down I saw orange flickering so it caught fire while I was riding it and I had to safely slow down anf get off it. It should be able to be inspected. My safety was at risk cause my bine was on fire and im lucky no one else was near me driving at thr time or im lucky my partner wasny on the back of mu bike while it spontaneously combusted. I had under 1500 miles on it and no eletrical upgrades. Im not really sure if it been inspected bu the manufacturer the manufacturer has denied warranty claim…
Steering · reported Feb 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V590000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S: 26V-075 (steering), 25V-590 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1).

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.