2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical240.0%
- Engine240.0%
- Fuel system120.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
All electrical connections, including relays, on the bike have white lithium grease. In wet conditions there are faults causing engine to stall or not start. Lithium should never be used on electrical connections. Silicone would be appropriate. This is a manufacturing problem that needs to be addressed.
COLD ENGINE STARTS ARE UNSUCCECCFUL UNLESS YOU KEEP REVVING THE ENGINE. ENGINE WILL STALL ERRATICALLY, ie; RED LIGHTS,STOP SIGNS, EVEN WHEN YOU COAST[NO THROTTLE]. THERES A DANGER OF COLLISION [THATS OBVIOUS], WHEN YOUR ENGINE DIES IN TRAFFIC. IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OTHER 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN OWNERS. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT NOT EV ERY DEALER IS INNEPT ENOUGH OR TRAINED ON HOW TO REPAIR THE ISSUES. THIS BIKE HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE 1ST DAY I GOT IT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
Motorcycle will not start and idle consistently and it is believed that it is due to anyone of the following: TPS sensor, idle screw adjustment, throttle body, and/or ECU programming. If it is not any of these components, then it is an unknown problem. Motorcycle will oftentimes stall after starting or while riding in traffic which puts my safety at risk since the motorcycle stalling while riding in traffic may result in an accident. Motorcycle has been taken to a dealer for warranty repair and dealer claimed they could not replicate the issue even though bike would not start/idle properly when I picked it up. This should also have included an inspection by authorized manufacturer representative. No warning lamps or other indicators. This has been happening since day one of ownership and I've only owned the motorcycle for a few months.
COLD ENGINE STARTS ARE UNSUCCECCFUL UNLESS YOU KEEP REVVING THE ENGINE. ENGINE WILL STALL ERRATICALLY, ie; RED LIGHTS,STOP SIGNS, EVEN WHEN YOU COAST[NO THROTTLE]. THERES A DANGER OF COLLISION [THATS OBVIOUS], WHEN YOUR ENGINE DIES IN TRAFFIC. IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG OTHER 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN OWNERS. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT NOT EV ERY DEALER IS INNEPT ENOUGH OR TRAINED ON HOW TO REPAIR THE ISSUES. THIS BIKE HAS DONE THIS SINCE THE 1ST DAY I GOT IT.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
Motorcycle will not start and idle consistently and it is believed that it is due to anyone of the following: TPS sensor, idle screw adjustment, throttle body, and/or ECU programming. If it is not any of these components, then it is an unknown problem. Motorcycle will oftentimes stall after starting or while riding in traffic which puts my safety at risk since the motorcycle stalling while riding in traffic may result in an accident. Motorcycle has been taken to a dealer for warranty repair and dealer claimed they could not replicate the issue even though bike would not start/idle properly when I picked it up. This should also have included an inspection by authorized manufacturer representative. No warning lamps or other indicators. This has been happening since day one of ownership and I've only owned the motorcycle for a few months.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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