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2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems

The most common problem on the 2021 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
5
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan problems

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

  • Brakes
    2
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2
  • Engine
    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 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan 5

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

What 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Brakes · AR

The contact owns a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V129000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and contacted the dealer to schedule the recall repair appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not assist because the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall; however, no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 24, 2024 · Brakes · CA

The contact owns a 2021 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool shows no open recall.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Engine · 56 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Motorcycle. The contact stated that while coasting at 40 MPH, with the engine disengaged while holding the clutch lever, the contact then released the clutch lever and the motorcycle stalled while the rear wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle. The failure recurred several times. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a faulty throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor was adjusted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56.

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Questions about the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan

Is the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan, close to a typical Himalayan model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan?

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

How many recalls does the 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 2021 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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