Royal Enfield motorcycle recalls: 3 NHTSA campaigns

What gets recalled on this brand

Campaigns grouped by the system NHTSA files them under. Treat the top of this list as a pre-trip inspection hint for a Royal Enfield, not as a fault report on your own bike.

Reported in 2024 (1)

• 24V71300027 September 2024Exterior lighting

  Models: CLASSIC 350, CONTINENTAL GT 650, INT 650

  Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2023 Himalayan, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Hunter 350, Super Meteor 650, Int 650, and Continental GT 650 motorcycles. The side and rear reflectors are not sufficient. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: Without the proper reflective equipment, it may be difficult for other road users to see the motorcycle from the rear or side, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the side and rear reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-43.

Reported in 2023 (1)

• 23V12900027 February 2023Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: HIMALAYAN

  Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Himalayan motorcycles. The salt used to treat the roads in the winter may corrode the brake calipers, causing a decrease or total loss of brake function.

  Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Royal Enfield's customer service at 1-866-600-1122. Royal Enfield's number for this recall is SC-31.

Reported in 2021 (1)

• 21V0450003 February 2021Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: INTERCEPTOR 650

  Royal Enfield North America Limited (Royal Enfield) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650 motorcycles. Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipers.

  Risk: Corroded brake calipers may cause the brakes to drag or decrease braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Royal Enfield will notify owners, and dealers will replace front and rear calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Royal Enfield customer service at 1-866-600-1122.

Before the next long ride

A recall is a dealer job, but the pre-trip check around it is yours. Royal Enfield bikes still need the same roll of tools once you are out of range of one.

• Royal Enfield fastener profile at a glance
• What tools do I need for a Royal Enfield?
• Shake the kit down before the trip
• Build the list for your own bike

Royal Enfield recall FAQ

How do I check whether my Royal Enfield has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or the Transport Canada recalls database if you are in Canada. The VIN check is the only answer that is specific to your bike: this page lists campaigns for the brand, but whether yours is inside a campaign's build range and whether the work has already been done are both VIN-level facts.

Does a Royal Enfield recall cost anything to fix?

No. A safety recall is repaired free of charge by an authorised dealer, however old the bike is and however many owners it has had. If you already paid for the same repair before the recall was announced, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement.

How many recalls does a Royal Enfield have?

3 motorcycle and scooter campaigns are on file with NHTSA for model years 2015–2027, the most recent reported on 27 September 2024. A campaign covers a build range rather than a single bike, so the count says more about how many models the brand sells in the US than about build quality.

Can I ride a Royal Enfield with an open recall?

It depends on the campaign. NHTSA flags the serious ones as "do not drive" or "park outside", and those are marked on this page — for anything flagged, stop riding and call a dealer. For the rest, book the work at the next service, and get it done before a long or remote trip rather than after it.

What gets recalled most on a Royal Enfield?

Service brakes, hydraulic accounts for the largest share — 2 of the 3 campaigns on this page. That is a useful pre-trip inspection hint, not a verdict: check that area yourself before a long ride even if your VIN is clear.