NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist → Reliability & 5-year cost forecast →

2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883, describing incidents dated November 5, 2007 to November 9, 2008.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10250190 · Filed November 30, 2008
MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007 XL883 SPORTSTER...THE BAR AND EYELET WHICH HOLDS THE SPRING FOR THE KICKSTAND HANGS DOWN WAY TO FAR. THIS SITUATION HAS CAUSED MY THE EYELET AND BAR TO BREAK OFF TWO TIMES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE KICKSTAND WILL NOT STAY UP, AND ONE MUST TIE IT UP…
ODI #10208230 · Filed November 8, 2007
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR

Read all 2 complaints

EXHAUST PIPE

NHTSA #07V296000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice

Reported July 11, 2007 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 35,112 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0131 · Owners notified July 12, 2007 · Vehicles built July 1, 2006 – May 31, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0131.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT TIRES

NHTSA #07V025000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2007 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 614 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0129 · Owners notified March 5, 2007 · Vehicles built October 26, 2006 – October 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.

Safety consequence

THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0129.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

NHTSA #06V476000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2006 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 18,758 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0128 · Owners notified January 11, 2007 · Vehicles built May 24, 2006 – November 14, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

ON MOTORCYCLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT WILL RELOCATE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES MORE CLEARANCE FROM THE FRONT FENDER. ON VEHICLES WITH AN ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE THINNNER DIMENSION VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO AVOIDE THE FRONT FENDER CLEARANCE PROBLEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2007. A SECOND CUSTOMER LETTER REFLECTING THE ABOVE REMEDY WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0128.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883.

Structure

ODI #10250190

Incident: November 9, 2008 · Filed: November 30, 2008

MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007 XL883 SPORTSTER...THE BAR AND EYELET WHICH HOLDS THE SPRING FOR THE KICKSTAND HANGS DOWN WAY TO FAR. THIS SITUATION HAS CAUSED MY THE EYELET AND BAR TO BREAK OFF TWO TIMES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE KICKSTAND WILL NOT STAY UP, AND ONE MUST TIE IT UP SO IT WILL NOT DRAG THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING...ALSO BECAUSE THE SPRING IS NOT CONNECTED THE BIKE MIGHT FALL WHEN PARKED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DRILLED A HOLE FOR THE SPRING TO CLIP ONTO. THIS DID NOT HELP THE SITUATION, AS IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SO I HAD A WELDER TO WELD A NEW BAR AND THEN A METAL WASHER TO HOLD THE SPRING. THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AND AM SURE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I THINK THE DEALER SHOULD FIX THIS DEFECT AS IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY SPORTSTERS ON MY MAKE. I READ ON A FORUM THAT THE DEALER DOES HAVE A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM BY CUTTING THE BAR OFF, THEN DRILL AND TAP..SCREW ON A NEW BAR WITH EYELET. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS AND ADVISE. THANKS FOR YOU HELP IN THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. DONALD KINYOUN *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10208230

Incident: November 5, 2007 · Filed: November 8, 2007

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR

Other Harley-Davidson XL883 model years

Check your 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Harley-Davidson XL883 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Check a Harley-Davidson VIN