2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
The 2021 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. 1 technical service bulletin 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 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 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 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN
Royal Enfield North America Limited has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Aluminum Pannier — EQUIPMENT
Revised installation instructions for an accessory
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 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 — 3 complaints
- 2021 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN (current)
- 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 6 complaints
- 2023 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN — 0 complaints
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- ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC C5 — 0 total complaints