2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Problems & Issues
2021 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide has 1 documented issue. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment.
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What are the most common Harley-Davidson Road Glide problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Brake light can stay on without the brakes applied — recall 22V781. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Harley-Davidson Road Glide reliable?
The 2021 Harley-Davidson Road Glide has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2020-2022 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Brake light can stay on without the brakes applied — recall 22V781?
Body Control Module software that decides when the brake lamps light can leave them illuminated whether or not the brakes are applied. A brake light that stays on may increase the risk of a rear-end collision by a following vehicle; Harley-Davidson says a rider may notice it duri… Severity: medium.
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