Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1991 Harley-Davidson Xl Series — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
RIGHT SIDE FOOTREST MOUNTS MAY FRACTURE IF SUBJECTED TO HEAVY IMPACT LOADS, SUCH AS WHEN A PARKED MOTORCYCLE FALLS ON ITS RIGHT SIDE.
Consequence
SUCH FRACTURES MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF RIGHT SIDEFOOTREST AND WILL HINDER THE ABILITY OF THE RIDER TO CONTROL THE FUNCTION OF THE REAR BRAKES.
Remedy
REPLACE RIGHT SIDE FOOTREST MOUNT.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 Harley-Davidson Xl Series. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.