AI Damage2021 Livewire Livewire ONE: common problems
The maker issued 12 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 12
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comparison
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.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.8.3)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.7.3)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.6.2)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 26.5.2)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER…
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1024
LIVEWIRE ONE (LW1) INSTRUMENT MODULE REPLACEMENT (CUSTOMER LETTER). Intial Release. This bulletin informs vehicle owners that the Original Equipment (OE) Instrument Module (Part No. 70901100) has been discontinued and…
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1024
LIVEWIRE ONE (LW1) INSTRUMENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers that the Original Equipment (OE) Instrument Module (Part No. 70901100) has been discontinued and is no longer available…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV G)
BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision G: Updated: Information on Battery. Update section headers: AGM and Lithium-Ion Batteries.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided…
- WARRANTY BULLETIN W146 (REV B)
TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide. Add tire part numbers 43200063 and 43200038A.] To provide tire tread depth specifications for the dealership network to consult when…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV F)
BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester. Added: Supplemental Procedure Video.] This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has…
- SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8)
DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650)…
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1005
BLUETOOTH PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS. PURPOSE: To provide both Harley-Davidson and LiveWire dealers a single document that includes greater detail about Bluetooth pairing a phone to the instrument module.
- SERVICE BULLETIN L1002
2021-2022 LIVEWIRE ONE ONBOARD CHARGER (OBC) SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: A software update is available for the 2021-2022 LiveWire One Onboard Charger (OBC). The low temperature threshold for Direct Current (DC) to DC…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Livewire Livewire ONE?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 12 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Livewire Livewire ONE?
NHTSA lists 12 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Livewire Livewire ONE from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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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.