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Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson XG500, covering model years 2015 to 2019. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2015–2019)
  • most complaints: 2015 (11 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (10 complaints)
  • latest recall 18V927000 (reported Dec 21, 2018)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (21.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (21.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 14, or 78.6%. Next come 2016 (2) and 2019 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Harley-Davidson XG500 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2015–2019Column chart of 14 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2015 with 11. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2015: 11 complaints1120152016: 2 complaints220162017: 0 complaints20172018: 0 complaints20182019: 1 complaint12019
Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2015113030
201620000
201910000
All model years143030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson XG500 components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (71.4% of all 14), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (5) and Power Train (2).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints (top 6)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints (top 6)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System1071.4%
Vehicle Speed Control535.7%
Power Train214.3%
Steering214.3%
Unknown or Other214.3%
Engine17.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XG500, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2019. The 2015 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson XG500 recall campaigns covering each model year
2015: 3 campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V927000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model years 2016–2019

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.

    Consequence:
    Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V474000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2015

    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. The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.

    Consequence:
    If there is a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0167.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V217000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting; Visibility

    Model year 2015

    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, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0620.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 14V536000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 2015

    Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tanked replaced, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0161.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson XG500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XG500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson XG500, covering model years 2015 to 2019. The most recent, 18V927000, was reported on December 21, 2018 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2015 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Harley-Davidson XG500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 11 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (78.6%). The next are 2016 (2) and 2019 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson XG500 complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 71.4% of all 14. Vehicle Speed Control (5) and Power Train (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson XG500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.