2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500. That is the most of any XG500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (9 complaints, 82%), typically at around 348 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 82% | 348 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 45% | 72 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 5,850 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 4,366 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 32 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting; visibility
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inconsistent Throttle Response (PE15015) — opened Apr 20, 2015, closed Aug 18, 2015, led to recall 15V474000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is the third time my bike has been in the shop since august 2019. On may 8, 2019, it has been back in the shop for six week. The first time it broke down in was in the shop for 6 weeks. I'm being told the output shaft is being redesigned. When you're going thought the gears the output shaft…
First accident was at a traffic light intersection, with low fuel, but no fuel light yet. Accelerating on slight uphill left turn, from stop at light. Went from 1st to 2nd, was leaving the curve when i hit a pot hole. The bike lagged slightly, then accelerated suddenly i was unable to avoid hitting…
I brought my xg500 to a harley davidson dealer to fix a recall on the fuel pump. After an estimated 100 miles, the bike suddenly lost all power to the back wheel while i was driving on the highway at about 65mph. The throttle would rev up the engine, but it wasn't making me move. This put me in a…
July 3, 2015 - it stalled twice while sitting completely stopped at stop signs with the clutch fully pulled in. It idled low and then completely died. Restarting the bike, i was able to get it moving with quite a bit of leaping and lagging and the engine sputtering. Once up and through 1st and 2nd…
I previously filed a report about my motorcycle stalling and surging on 4/18 which resulted in a crash in wet weather. My local dealership brought my bike in and had it for a week while waiting for a new fuel pump. I am on my second fuel pump. The exact same symptoms as before but a completely new…
Other Harley-Davidson XG500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 XG500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 XG500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 XG500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 11 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG500 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.