2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
The 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S, potentially affecting up to 26,249 vehicles.
Recall 25V590000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 8,424 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 0191.
View full details →Recall 25V590000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 8,424 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 0191.
View full details →Recall 26V075000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 9,401 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence: An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Harley Davidson Panamerica bikes have a problem with their internal clutch system When the bike gets hot and you at a stop it can be impossible to get it into neutral. when attempting this it will just go to 2end or first with a verry hard shift. the dealer informed me that it is a known defect in the clutch. they said the designer just dint take the time needed. so, the dealers are aware.
After owning my motorcycle for less than a year and only having 4211 miles on it, and taking it to the Harley dealership they determined that the 4th gear exploded and sent shrapnel throughout the engine and oil pump. The bike is outside manufacturer warranty and Harley(the company) won’t admit that this was a defect on their end, although the dealership repair tech did say that he thought it could have been due to a defective part.
After owning my motorcycle for less than a year and only having 4211 miles on it, and taking it to the Harley dealership they determined that the 4th gear exploded and sent shrapnel throughout the engine and oil pump. The bike is outside manufacturer warranty and Harley(the company) won’t admit that this was a defect on their end, although the dealership repair tech did say that he thought it could have been due to a defective part.
The steering stop ( right one ) located at the Lower Triple Clamp broke off, No drops or any harsh movements where involved, motorcycle has few hundred miles in it.. There is no stop on how much one can turn the steering towards the left now.. It recently passed VA Inspection. No warning or signs that this issue was going to happened. I see many people have the same issue with the same model of motorcycle.
Safety Rating for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1654 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1654: DTII MODULE REPLACE MENU CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealer technicians that there is a new menu item in Digital Technician II (DT II). DT II now has a stand alone Module Replace menu inside of Vehicle Setup. This will allow you to program the factory settings,...
M1654 — ENGINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1654: DTII MODULE REPLACE MENU CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealer technicians that there is a new menu item in Digital Technician II (DT II). DT II now has a stand alone Module Replace menu inside of Vehicle Setup. This will allow you to program the factory settings,...
M1608 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 Revolution® Max powered vehicles. The old connector and terminals used on 2021-2023 Revolution® Max powered vehicles will no longer...
M1559 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P000000 setting and putting the bike into the fast idle position...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 3 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S (current)
- 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 4 complaints
- 2024 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 1 complaint
- 2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 0 complaints
- 2026 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — 0 complaints
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