2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Power Train (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2014-05-16 · campaign 14E023000 · 209 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.
Risk: If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2014-06-10 · HD-TT-436 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
harley davidson: even though vehicle speed sensors (vss) are being replaced due to circuit problems and are inoperative, on some motorcycles, they are being tested and coming back with no trouble. *pe
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-02-10 · TT-432 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
harley davidson: due to a loose connection of the oil pressure switch, the oil pressure indicator lamp fails to illuminate when ignition is on. all model 2014. *pe
What owners report
2015-07-13 · Tires · 8,300 mi“i purchased a used harley davidson street glide special, flhxs with 8,300 miles. upon close inspection, i found that the front tire sidewall was splitting next to the bead. my dealer replaced the tire under warranty at no charge to me. tire was a dunlop 408f, 130b/60/19. *tr…”
2015-05-22 · Engine · 4,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson flhtk (na) motorcycle. the contact stated that the spark plug wire made contact with the bottom of the fuel tank, which damaged the insulation covering of the wire. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who replaced the spark plug wire. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not av…”
2015-02-24 · Unknown Or Other“tl- the contact owns a shark row motorcycle helmet, manufactured in august 22, 2013 - june,2013. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14e086000 ( equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacture…”
2014-09-29 · Power Train · 600 mi“mt clutch failed going down the highway just went out with only 600 miles on the vehicle. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.