There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Aug 20, 2017
Ecm failure at 3000 miles. The motorcycle began stalling and running rough. While moving the bike stalled. After restarting the motor ran very rough, starting and stalling, and the check engine came on. This happened on a city street. Because of the lurching of the engine I nearly dropped the bike while moving narrowly avoiding an accident. Brought the motorcycle to the harley davidson of scottsdale dealership who ultimately diagnosed this as a faulty ECM that needs replacing. This part is on back order for a month leading me to suspect that this is in fact a common problem, in which case this…
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2017
Motorcycle with 3000 miles stalls while in motion and is difficult to restart when this happens. Once restarted it runs rough and stalls and check engine light comes on. Took to dealer and they replaced the crank position sensor. Problem happened again and nearly resulted in me dropping the bike because it was so difficult to control. Brought back to dealership who diagnosed this as a problem with the ECM that needs to replaced. I was told by the dealership that the ECM is on back order for 3+ weeks due to problems with this part. The problem has occurred in motion on a city street riding…
Electrical System · at 9,560 miles · reported Jun 21, 2017
While in a group ride in staggered format on the 15s freeway on saturday, june 10th at approx. 8:20 AM, in the rain, I was cornering on the transition ramp to the 163s and let hand off throttle, but engine accelerated without throttle input to 4000 rpms. I waved back other riders, pulled the clutch in and applied brakes until I could get to the side of the freeway safely, all while engine remained at 4000 rpms. Please see attached witness statement .after the incident, my motorcycle was towed to the shop for repair. I have enclosed the most recent work ticket #974874 for your review. I was…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200T?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.
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.