Complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG500 peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 5, 2017 to Jul 19, 2019.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-927 | Dec 21, 2018 | Brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased… | Brakes | 12,871 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
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.
NHTSA complaint 11233260THE FORK BEARINGS RUSTED UP AND BECAME NOTCHY AFTER RIDING IN RAINY WEATHER DURING THE WINTER. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING TO BE JERKY AND UNSTABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10958706Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.