2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan recalls and problems

The 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Royal Enfield dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan recalls

Recall 23V-129: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Feb 27, 2023 · 4,891 vehicles affected · Royal Enfield North America Limited

Problem: Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles. The salt used to treat the roads in the winter may corrode the brake calipers, causing a decrease or total loss of brake function.

Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-31.

2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55 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 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan complaints

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

Electrical System · at 40 miles · reported Jul 10, 2020

Received motorcycle from dealer 6/30/2020. Put 40 miles on cycle as per breaking in guidance. On july 2 at 35 MPH on county road with little to no traffic engine quit running and battery light came on. Coasted to the side of the road. Turned key off, waited a minute or two and turned key back on and motor started as normal. Went 2 miles and same thing, motor quit running again at about 30 MPH and coasted to side of the road. Turned off again and waited and it started, since then have put 30 miles on it and contacted dealer who is going to analysis/address problem at my home july 14, 2020

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 160 miles · reported Feb 7, 2019

Motorcycle died again while riding home from work today in traffic (02/07). I did not stall the bike. I was able to restart it quickly and get moving before being bumped from behind. Bought the bike (02/02/2019) and it now has 160 miles on it. I AM the same poster / same bike as above (Classified as electrical problem). Bike has done this on two previous occasions as noted. Could also be fuel related if not electrical. I came home and checked the vent lines from the gas tank to the evap system for kinks, etc. Temporarily disconnected and reconnected the line that runs from the underside of the…

Electrical System · at 55 miles · reported Feb 3, 2019

Motorcycle died while riding today, twice within approximately 10 miles. Bought the bike yesterday (02/02/2019) and it only has 55.2 miles on it. Was out for a short break-in ride on country roads when the engine cut off, bike went dead. No user error was involved. No accidentally hitting the kill switch, etc. I've been riding for over 25 years. Both times I had traffic behind me. Had to pull over quickly so as to not be hit from behind. Fortunately, I was able to find accessible runoff. A lesser rider would have had problems, or worse. Speed ranged from 15 to 25 MPH when the bike cut out and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan: 23V-129 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55 miles.

Are Royal Enfield recall repairs free?

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