2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG750 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750. That ranks 2nd out of 5 XG750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 67% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 475 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 350 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V927000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT CALLED VISALIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 30681 N HIGHWAY 99, VISALIA, CA 93291) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS…
My son driving this motorcycle was cut off by another driver. The rear brakes appeared to have locked up. This resulted in a fatality- my son was killed. We just got notice that there is a recall for this brake issue and there is no repair available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson street 750 (xg750). The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v927000 (service brakes). After contacting salem harley-davidson (3601 silverton rd ne, salem, or) and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson street 750 (na). In february of 2019, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the brakes. The dealer (high desert harley-davidson, 2310 e cinema dr, meridian, idaho) stated that the parts were unavailable. The…
My street 750 had fuel pump issues, culminating with a failure to start unless the throttle was held wide open, and when running, the engine would surge and drop in power unpredictably. Harley's service dept states that the issue is with the fuel pump. This is insane, considering the bike has less…
Other Harley-Davidson XG750 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XG750 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 XG750 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 XG750 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 XG750 | 79 | 3 |
See all Harley-Davidson XG750 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 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG750 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.