2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls and problems

The 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2019 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

300median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Dec 21, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V927000 · 12,871 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2019 vs. other Harley-Davidson XG500 years

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Questions

Does the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500, the latest from Dec 21, 2018 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.