2018 Harley-Davidson XG750A: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
6,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 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
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 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 11157107 · 2018-12-09 (December 9, 2018)
ENGINE DIE WHILE WAITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT IN STREET, DEALER FIND AFTER 3 WEEKS A LOOSE BOLT INSIDE THE ENGINE
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11157107 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415744 · 2021-05-09 (May 9, 2021)
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 OF THIS RECALL AND WHEN I INFORMED HIM HE HAD ALREADY COMPLETED THE CRASH REPORT- HE SAID THAT IT COULD HAVE PLAYED A FACTOR IN HIS CRASH WHEN I ASKED HIM ABOUT THIS RECALL- HE WANTED ME TO FAX HIM THE LETTER AND I DID. HE HAS NEVER CHANGED THE CRASH R…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11415744 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 ↗