repaired · 2017 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If there is a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of…
2015 Harley-Davidson XG500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-474 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 7, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Fuel/propulsion system4 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other XG500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XG500 median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500, and the recalls they led to.
- Inconsistent Throttle ResponseLed to recall 15V-474
In owners' words
What XG500 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FIRST ACCIDENT WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT INTERSECTION, WITH LOW FUEL, BUT NO FUEL LIGHT YET. ACCELERATING ON SLIGHT UPHILL LEFT TURN, FROM STOP AT LIGHT. WENT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, WAS LEAVING THE CURVE WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE. THE BIKE LAGGED SLIGHTLY, THEN ACCELERATED SUDDENLY I WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING…
I BROUGHT MY XG500 TO A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER TO FIX A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP. AFTER AN ESTIMATED 100 MILES, THE BIKE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE BACK WHEEL WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. THE THROTTLE WOULD REV UP THE ENGINE, BUT IT WASN'T MAKING ME MOVE. THIS PUT ME IN A…
I PREVIOUSLY FILED A REPORT ABOUT MY MOTORCYCLE STALLING AND SURGING ON 4/18 WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH IN WET WEATHER. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP BROUGHT MY BIKE IN AND HAD IT FOR A WEEK WHILE WAITING FOR A NEW FUEL PUMP. I AM ON MY SECOND FUEL PUMP. THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS BEFORE BUT A COMPLETELY NEW…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.