No complaints are listed for the 2020 Harley-Davidson/livewire ELW (livewire). NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HARLEY-DAVIDSON/LIVEWIRE ELW (LIVEWIRE).
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2020-10-08. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2020 LiveWire (ELW) motorcycles. The electric vehicle powertrain may unexpectedly shut down and not restart, due to a software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of propulsion without the ability to restart may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will update the OBC software, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2020. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0176.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
16 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
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11008736
Date: 2024-09-12. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
11007544
Date: 2024-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5
11001293
Date: 2024-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): 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: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week
10242093
Date: 2023-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
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.
10191947
Date: 2021-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
TECHNICAL TIP TT475: LIVEWIRE A?A A DTC B2313, RIDE MODE DISPLAY MISMATCH. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that on occasions the symbol in Table 1 may appear in the ride mode area of the IM. If this symbol is displayed and the General Warning indicator light icon is also displayed a DTC B2313 can be set
10188351
Date: 2021-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1504: LIVEWIRE MODULES UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to the LiveWireA?A A? related to the following modules: On-Board Charger (OBC), Vehicle Supervisory Controller (VSC), Rechargeable Energy Storage System
10188349
Date: 2021-02-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1503: LIVEWIRE - IM SOFTWARE UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to the LiveWireA A? Instrument Module (IM). New Software Update. Version 1.2.0.2 Release Date: Week of September 28, 2020.
10180724
Date: 2020-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT474: LIVEWIRE - POWER DISCONNECT UPDATE. PURPOSE: Revision. An update to the power disconnect procedure has been made. The wait time of 2 minutes has been increased to 5 minutes to allow for proper system shut down on Electric LiveWireA?A A? (ELW). This Technical Tip reinfo
10176174
Date: 2020-05-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1504: LIVEWIRE MODULES UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to the LiveWireA?A A? related to the following modules: On-Board Charger (OBC), Vehicle Supervisory Controller (VSC), Rechargeable Energy Storage System
10172235
Date: 2020-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
SERVICE BULLETIN M1511: 2020 MODELS WITH TCU - FACTORY ENABLE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that vehicles that are equipped with a TCU (Telematic Control Unit) will be arriving from the factory with the TCU already enabled. Dealers will no longer be required to enable the TCU during PDI (Predelivery