2018 Harley-Davidson XG500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG500 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls (1)
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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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Other Harley-Davidson XG500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 XG500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 XG500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 XG500 | 11 | 3 |
See all Harley-Davidson XG500 problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.