2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
The 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500, potentially affecting up to 12,871 vehicles.
Recall 18V927000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 12,871 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
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. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 WAS PARKED INDOORS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HD-L9F4N-11 — STEERING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1466: STREET - UPPER STEERING HEAD BEARING SEAL. REVISION. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has developed a new upper steering head bearing seal for fitment on Street models. The new seal replaces the current seal on the upper steering head bearing only. The lower steering head...
TT450 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Difficulty starting engine or engine starts and stalls at idle. Improperly routed starter cable near the bank angle sensor (BAS) can cause this condition.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — 19 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 (current)
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — 0 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — 0 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — 1 complaint
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 — 0 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints