2016 Harley-Davidson Xl1200t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.9.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update. note: the tech
Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.8.3): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version version 26.8.3, release dat
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.7.3): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.7.3. release date:• week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-24 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.6.2): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.6.2. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-03-31 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.5.2): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.5.2 release date: week of
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-14 · M1679 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1679: aftermarket exhaust header debris. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from debris inside new aftermarket exhaust headers. recent evaluati
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-20 · Electrical System · 3,000 mi“ecm failure at 3000 miles. the motorcycle began stalling and running rough. while moving the bike stalled. after restarting the motor ran very rough, starting and stalling, and the check engine came on. this happened on a city street. because of the lurching of the engine i nearly dropped the bike while moving narrowly avoiding an accident. …”
2017-08-01 · Electrical System · 3,000 mi“motorcycle with 3000 miles stalls while in motion and is difficult to restart when this happens. once restarted it runs rough and stalls and check engine light comes on. took to dealer and they replaced the crank position sensor. problem happened again and nearly resulted in me dropping the bike because it was so difficult to control. brought back …”
2017-06-21 · Electrical System · 9,560 mi“while in a group ride in staggered format on the 15s freeway on saturday, june 10th at approx. 8:20 am, in the rain, i was cornering on the transition ramp to the 163s and let hand off throttle, but engine accelerated without throttle input to 4000 rpms. i waved back other riders, pulled the clutch in and applied brakes until i could get to the si…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.