Harley-Davidson XG500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XG500, across 5 model years (2015–2019). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Harley-Davidson XG500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XG500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 XG500: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 XG500: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 XG500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson XG500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XG500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG500 | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2018 XG500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 XG500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 XG500 | 2 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 2015 XG500 | 11 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XG500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (11), 2016 (2), 2019 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson XG500?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 10 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XG500 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.