Harley-Davidson XG750 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XG750, across 5 model years (2015–2019). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (79). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Harley-Davidson XG750 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XG750 year: 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 XG750: 79 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 XG750: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 XG750: 2 complaints, 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 XG750 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 59 | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Power Train | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Harley-Davidson XG750 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2015: fuel/propulsion system (58)
All Harley-Davidson XG750 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG750 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 XG750 | 1 | 1 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2017 XG750 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 XG750 | 6 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 XG750 | 79 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XG750 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (79) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XG750 year. 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 XG750?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 59 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XG750 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.