2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Visibility/Wiper	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,012 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 1,012 miles · reported Apr 12, 2015

Driving down freeway at 60mph and battery cover goes flying off narrowly miss hitting a vehicle behind me. Apparently this is a known problem that has yet to be fixed properly and no forewarning or disclaimer is given. Through forums I have discovered this problem is known to harley and yet they continue to not inform there buyers sense 2004. This is a flaw in there design. Only known fix is to ziptie in place. Due to there clips not properly performing. They need to install zip ties before we purchase them or install a strap to ensure this does not continue. There redesigning of clips is not…

Structure · at 1,165 miles · reported Feb 11, 2015

The left side battery cover comes down and impairs the operators ability to shift and manage the motorcycle. The left side cover breaks free at the top and hangs down on the lower hook bracket. The barrel clips "on the cover" and socket clips "on the frame" do not secure the cover correctly. According to dealership technicians, the issue happens from engine heat, vibration, and internal motorcycle components pushing against the cover. Harley davidson upgraded the clips in 2013; however, the issue made newer 2014 models worse. The cover comes free at variable speeds over 25 miles per hour. The…

Visibility/Wiper · at 3 miles · reported Nov 13, 2014

Mirrors will not allow vision to the rear without leaning your body out of the way first on either side you see only a small part of road if you do not lean first being average 5 foot 8 inch tall and no matter how mirrors are adjusted I mostly see myself, have been riding hd and other motorcycles for over 50 years I do think hd has made a design and safety error on these xl883l motorcycles.

Other Harley-Davidson XL883 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL883?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,012 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.