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2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical Himalayan model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
6
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 1

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported February 27, 2023 · 4,891 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 23V129000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 14, 2024 · Brakes · CO

See attached document for complaint.

Filed May 18, 2023 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V129000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the motorcycle was a dragging while riding. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Transmission · 4,000 miles · MS

The engine shuts off. Sometimes sitting at a stoplight. Sometimes moving through traffic. Or sometimes at highway speed as it did today. Generally turn the key off turn the key back on and the engine comes back to life. This is about the 15th time it's happened.

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Questions about the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan

Is the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan, close to a typical Himalayan model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 23V129000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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