Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls and problems
4 recalls and 14 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
14
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
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Harley-Davidson XG500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 XG500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 XG500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 XG500 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 XG500 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported Harley-Davidson XG500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-927 | Dec 21, 2018 | 2016–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. |
| 15V-474 | Jul 29, 2015 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, to July 7, 2015, and XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 7, 2015. |
| 15V-217 | Apr 13, 2015 | 2015 | Exterior Lighting, Visibility | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2014, to March 9, 2015, and 2015 XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to March 9… |
| 14V-536 | Sep 5, 2014 | 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Harley-Davidson XG500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 has the most reports (11). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XG500 have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Harley-Davidson XG500 model years 2015–2019.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson XG500 problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control, steering problems most often.