Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 11, 2026 to Feb 11, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year218k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2024 motorcycle
Severity index0.02024 motorcycles average 5.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S name steering
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-075 | Feb 9, 2026 | Upper triple clamp may fracture | Steering | 9,401 | Part replacement |
| 25V-590 | Sep 10, 2025 | Upper triple clamp may fracture | Steering | 8,424 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250S
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 11, 2026Failure Oct 15, 2025Evans, GASteering
The contact owns a 2024 Harley-Davidson RH1250-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V590000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSA complaint 11717335
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
33 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M1490 Sep 17, 2026 · 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-4… - M1490 Jul 25, 2026 · 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-4… - M1490 Jun 11, 2026 · 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-4… - M1490 Apr 24, 2026 · 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-4… - M1679 Mar 14, 2026 · 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 a… - M1490 Mar 31, 2026 · 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-4… - M1713 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV C): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.4.3). PURPOSE: Revision C. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 202… - M1490 Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.4.3): 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-4… - M1713 Jan 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713 (REV B): DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.3.2). PURPOSE: Revision B. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 202… - M1490 Jan 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.3.2): 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-4… - M1713 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1713: DTII UPDATE PROCEDURE FOR SOFTWARE VERSION (26.1.5). PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that an issue was discovered in the Digital Technician II (DT II) software version (26.0.2), released on November 18, 2025. … - M1490 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.1.5): 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-4… - M1692 Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1692: REVOLUTION MAX OIL SYSTEM SCAVENGE SCREEN. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that all 2026 Revolution® Max Powertains will come equipped with oil scavenge screens installed in the clutch and water pump cavities … - M1490 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.0.2): 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-4… - W146 Oct 31, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV C): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43100063, 43200035,43100029A, 43100033A and 43200045A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealers… - M1490 Sep 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.9): 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-4… - M1684 Aug 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Ava… - M1490 Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 25.8.7): 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-4… - M1674 Jun 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1674: REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP FOR SPORTSTER S AND PAN AMERICA. Purpose: Initial Release. To inform dealers that a new redesigned Fuel Pump Module is available for the Sportster S and Pan America vehicles. The new Fuel Pump Module (Part No. 6… - M1555 Apr 18, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV H): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty. REV H. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries. A… - PAB1165 Mar 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165 (REV A): H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: Revision (A) * Updated: Summary, Update table. This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight S… - PAB1165 Feb 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1165: H-D SYN3 SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs of the availability of the SYN3 New Improved Formula, a dual weight SAE 15W50 / SAE 50 Motorcycle Oil. The new formula trans… - M1555 Mar 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV G): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision G: Updated: Information on Battery. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Ion Batteries.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guide… - W146 Oct 11, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B): TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when fill… - M1663 Oct 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1663: REVOLUTION MAX INSTRUMENT MODULE SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs the dealers that there is a new Instrument Module (IM) software (LM7_51456370_20240322) and (LM4_51456370_20240325). Refer to: Infotainment Support Reso… - M1555 Oct 9, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided… - M1655 Sep 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1655: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that the clutch cable free play specification has been updated on all Revolution® Max vehicles. Original specification: Dimension: 0.039–0.07… - M1555 Sep 12, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines f… - M1654 Aug 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1654: DTII MODULE REPLACE MENU CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealer technicians that there is a new menu item in Digital Technician II (DT II). DT II now has a stand alone Module Replace menu inside of Vehicle Setup. This will all… - M1490 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: 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). Ver… - M1490 Jun 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.7.2): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: 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). Ver… - M1490 May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): 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-… - M1631 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN M1631: REVOLUTION MAX OIL CHECK PROCEDURE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a new procedure for checking oil levels on Revolution® Max powered vehicles. The procedure has been updated to account for potential concerns of a low oil fill …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.