2016 Harley-Davidson XG500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,173 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10958706 · 2017-03-05 (March 5, 2017)
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-reported narrative. 5,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10958706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11233260 · 2019-07-19 (July 19, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11233260 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V927000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 2018-12-21 (December 21, 2018)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗