Harley-Davidson Low Rider S / ST.

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2020 to 2026 models.

18owner complaints

4recalls

6%involved a crash, fire or injury

—typical miles at complaint

Years to avoid. Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year.

No year stands out. No single Harley-Davidson Low Rider S / ST model year drew more than 4 complaints filed with NHTSA, so there is no year to avoid on this data.

Counts, not rates: there are no sales figures per motorcycle model year.

Every year7 model yearsMost complaints: 2022See every year →ProblemsSuspension33% of complaintssuspension33%brakes33%engine22%See problems →Recalls & safety4 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & enginesEvery versionpower, weight, seat height and priceSee specs →

Complaints by model year.

20202

20213

20224

20234

20242

20252

20261

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect them. There are no U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model year, so these are counts, not rates.

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

suspension33%

brakes33%

engine22%

wheels17%

electrical17%

Recalls 4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2026
The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.
Suspension 2025
The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Service Brakes 2024
The front brake lines may contact the fuel tank and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function.

Show all 4

Suspension 23V591000
A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Specs The maker's claimed figures for a representative year. ~ means approximate.