2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
The 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Royal Enfield North America Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN, potentially affecting up to 9,782 vehicles.
Recall 23V129000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 4,891 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V129000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 4,891 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V129000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the motorcycle was a dragging while riding. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. SOMETIMES SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT. SOMETIMES MOVING THROUGH TRAFFIC. OR SOMETIMES AT HIGHWAY SPEED AS IT DID TODAY. GENERALLY TURN THE KEY OFF TURN THE KEY BACK ON AND THE ENGINE COMES BACK TO LIFE. THIS IS ABOUT THE 15TH TIME IT'S HAPPENED.
Safety Rating for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
Royal Enfield North America Limited has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TP Verification — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Verification of Himalayan Throttle position sensor setting
SB-003 — EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK APPLICABLE MODELS ALL B5, C5, GT, Himalayan
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
- 2017 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 0 complaints
- 2018 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 1 complaint
- 2019 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 5 complaints
- 2020 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN (current)
- 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 3 complaints
- 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 6 complaints
- 2023 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 0 complaints
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- ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 — 4 total complaints
- ROYAL ENFIELD INT 650 — 4 total complaints
- ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 — 4 total complaints
- ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET C5 MILITARY — 2 total complaints
- ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT 650 — 1 total complaint
- ROYAL ENFIELD B5 BULLET 500 — 0 total complaints
- ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC C5 — 0 total complaints