Harley-Davidson Sportster maintenance schedule & recalls

2024–2026

All years 2024 2025 2026

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Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From Harley-Davidson Sportster service schedule, verified Sep 2026

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 5,000 mi or 12 months
Brakes	every 5,000 mi or 12 months
Battery
Spark plugs
Electrical equipment
Tires
Spokes
Brake fluid
Brake fluid
Brake master cylinders
Steering head bearings
Steering head bearings
Throttle operation
Air filter
Clutch
Gearbox oil
Oil lines
Fuel line
Engine mounts
Brake pads
Brake discs
Chassis fasteners
Side stand
Control cables
Drive belt
Exhaust system
Fork oil
Fuel filter

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Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed about 17 hours ago

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster?

Service every 5,000 mi or 12 months for the Harley-Davidson Sportster (2024–2026), per the official maintenance schedule (Harley-Davidson Sportster service schedule).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Harley-Davidson Sportster?