AI DamageHarley-Davidson/livewire ELW (livewire): problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Harley-Davidson/livewire ELW (livewire) across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 18 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 11 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E)
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8)
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4)
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1005
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1002
- Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the…
- Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the…
- TECHNICAL TIP TT475
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1520
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1504
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1503
- TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT474
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.