2016 Harley-Davidson XG500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Caliper (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,173 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At around 3,000 miles the fork bearings/ steering neck bearings started to rust causing the steering to become choppy or unsafe. The problem started after spending one rainy season outside, however wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 2019 · Steering
“The fork bearings rusted up and became notchy after riding in rainy weather during the winter. This caused the steering to be jerky and unstable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 5, 2017 · Steering
Compare Harley-Davidson XG500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson XG500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 | 3 | 11 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson XG500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson XG500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500
How do I know if my 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V927000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.