2022 Harley-Davidson Rh1250s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Power Train (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Steering:linkages 2026-02-09 · campaign 26V075000 · 9,401 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Risk: An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed.
Steering:linkages 2025-09-10 · campaign 25V590000 · 8,424 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 0190.
Service bulletins (52)
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
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What owners report
2026-09-21 · Steering · 6,950 mi“the contact owns a 2022 harley-davidson rh1250s. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 25v590000 (steering); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. while being test ridden at an undisclosed speed, the steering seized, causing a loss in maintaining the intended direction. the failure…”
2026-04-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor · 200 mi“the contact owns a 2022 harley-davidson rh1250 s. the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost automotive power. there was no warning light illuminated. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the camshaft sensor had caused damages to the engine, and that the engine needed to be replac…”
2026-01-07 · Engine“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 tak…”
2025-07-25 · Power Train“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 deal…”
2023-05-19 · Steering“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 p…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.