2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 9, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XG750A years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A. That ranks 2nd out of 3 XG750A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~1,300 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~11,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~11,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%1,300——
Service Brakes150%11,000——
Unknown or Other150%11,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812021: 120211

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperDec 21, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V927000 · 12,871 vehicles

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.

There was a letter received from harley regarding this recall- they said it was safe to drive- this letter came january 2019 - my fiance crashed on august 13, 2019 and it said in the crash report- "he braked hard lost control and the unit flipped end over end." the trooper at the time was unaware…

Service Brakes · received May 9, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11415744

Engine die while waiting for the green light in street, dealer find after 3 weeks a loose bolt inside the engine

Engine · received Dec 9, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11157107

Other Harley-Davidson XG750A years

← 2017 XG750A · 2019 XG750A →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2019 XG750A01
201821
2017 XG750A31

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A?

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 XG750A a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG750A model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.