Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two (XL1200V) problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2012–2012: 0 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
What owners complain about (all years)
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