Model year

2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200T

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 21, 2017 to Jun 21, 2017.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200T peaked in 2017, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120171201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200T name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200T

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XL1200T

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.

  1. Filed Jun 21, 2017Failure Jun 19, 20168,027 milesEscondido, CAElectrical system

    JUNE 19, 2016 - MOTORCYCLE IN MOTION ON A CURVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THROTTLE INPUT (THROTTLE STUCK) WHILE IN A TURN AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN. JUNE 25, 2016 - MOTORCYCLE IN MOTION ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THROTTLE INPUT (THROTTLE STUCK.) AUGUST 19, 2016 - MOTORCYCLE IN MOTION ON FREEWAY FOR APPROX. 30 MILES. WHEN EXITING AT OFF-RAMP ATTEMPTING TO STOP, ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THROTTLE INPUT (THROTTLE STUCK). REPORTING THIS PROBLEM FOR DOCUMENTATION/POSSIBLE RECALL PURPOSES, AS I WAS GIVEN ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE AS A COLLATERAL EXCHANGE ONCE A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH HARLEY HEADQUARTERS. OFFICIAL COMPLAINT NUMBER FILED WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON WAS 2849861 FILED 9/7/16. HARLEY DAVIDSON SOLD THIS MOTORCYCLE TO ANOTHER PERSON, AS I'VE SEEN IT IN TOWN.

    NHTSA complaint 11000439
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

20 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 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…
  • PAB1171 Oct 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1171 (REV B): SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR SCREAMIN EAGLE PRO STREET TUNER. PURPOSE: Revision B. Updated: Summary. The App has returned to the Apple App Store. This bulletin informs dealers that a recent software up…
  • M1391A Oct 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REVU): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision U. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER …
  • 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…
  • M1391A Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1391A (REV T): MIDTRONICS GRX-3110 AND DCA-8000 SOFTWARE. PURPORSE: Revision T. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 is now available. DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • PAB1158 Jul 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quanti…
  • 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-…
  • PAB1146 Dec 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip…
  • PAB1144 Dec 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Dav…
  • PAB1144 Nov 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harley-Davidson vehic…
  • M1507 Mar 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom on affected platforms. Required Dealer Action: Use the new diagnostics on all affe…
  • TA0006 Jan 27, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition…
  • TA0006 Jan 27, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition…
  • M1507 Jan 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: 2014–2020 SPORTSTER - LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom on the Sportster® platform.
  • 1HDM5V2A05 Apr 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight® crank pin…
  • 1HDL9W5L10 Sep 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TECH ARTICLE TA0001: 2014 and Later Sportsters - Rear Brake Sound. A customer reports a sound (similar to a groan) from the rear of the vehicle and/or the rear brake area during rear brake application under 7 mph. Explain to the customer that this is the r…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.