Kz-Rv Sportster years to avoid

Across 2002–2023, no single Sportster year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2006 drew the most complaints; 2023 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

2002–2023

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Kz-Rv Sportster NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2023	0	1
2022	0	2
2021	0	1
2020	1	1
2019	0	1
2018	0	2
2017	0	1
2016	0	1
2015	0	2
2014	1	1
2013	0	1
2012	0	1
2011	0	1
2010	0	2
2009	1	3
2008	0	2
2007	0	1
2006	2	2
2005	0	2
2004	0	1
2003	0	1
2002	0	1

By complaint volume, 2023 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sportster years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Sportster has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.