Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) Recalls in Canada
The Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) has 5 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by powertrain issues with 1 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
2007-07-06Other: On certain motorcycles, the rider's pant leg can contact the exhaust pipe. This could cause the pant leg to char or burn, and could injure the rider. Correction: Dealers will ins
2007-02-05Tires: Certain motorcycles were assembled with a 90/90-19 front tire instead of 100/90-19. The 90/90-19 front tire creates an unknown and untested configuration, which may cause performa
2006-12-19Steering: On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator installed during vehicle assembly has greater body thickness than designed. Under certain conditions, the regulator may contact the f
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) have in Canada?
5 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is powertrain with 1 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 (Xl) has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Harley-Davidson dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.