2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,600 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 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R complaints

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 5,800 miles · reported May 17, 2010

The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson sportster motorcycle. The contact noticed the brake lever was loose. The brakes were bled; however, the problem was not corrected. The dealer then replaced the brake lever and rebuilt master cylinder. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800. The current mileage was approximately 6,200. Updated 7/16/10 updated 07/22/10

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1,600 miles · reported Jun 21, 2007

The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson xl883r. While driving 70 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The dealer stated that the type of fuel he used caused the smoke. The engine size, purchase date, and # of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 1,600.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 800 miles · reported Sep 11, 2006

Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop and also while idling, the vehicle back fired. The dealer determined this was a characteristic of the vehicle.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Sep 11, 2006

In may of 2006 I purchased a new harley davidson 883r sportster. Since the first day the vehicle has had an ongoing back fire that the dealership cannot or is not able to correct. The back firing issue occurs when throttling off of idle. On occasion, the back fire will cause the engine to stall and stop running. This has occurred regularly and in one instance the dead engine caused me to be stopped at a busy traffic light controlled intersection with traffic bearing down on me and my stopped vehicle. I was fortunate enough to have the wit to engage the starter, start the vehicle and avoid a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,600 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.