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2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan recalls and problems

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Royal Enfield dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 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.

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56 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 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan complaints

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Nov 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V129000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and contacted the dealer to schedule the recall repair appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in the recall. 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 and confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall; however, no further assistance was provided. The…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Apr 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V129000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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. VIN tool shows no open recall.
Engine · at 56 miles · reported Nov 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle. The contact stated that while coasting at 40 MPH, with the engine disengaged while holding the clutch lever, the contact then released the clutch lever and the motorcycle stalled while the rear wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle. The failure recurred several times. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor was adjusted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 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 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56 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.