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 XG750Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG750, 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 July 13, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG750 has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Fuel/propulsion system6 crash/fire/injury
13Engine
12Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
6Service brakes
3Electrical system
2Steering
2Wheels
1Fuel system, diesel
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 6 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 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 XG750 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.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
0kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
57under 30k miles57under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other XG750 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 XG750 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 XG750, and the recalls they led to.
- Inconsistent Throttle ResponseLed to recall 15V-474
In owners' words
What XG750 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BIKE AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO JUST BREAK IT IN. I HAD OTHER PERSONS RIDE IT AND TOLD ME THAT PERHAPS IT WAS THE THROTTLE AND OR FUEL INJECTOR. I CALLED AND COMPLAINED AGAIN AND THEY SAID THAT I NEEDED TO JUST RIDE IT MORE AND GET USE TO IT. I…
FUEL PUMP ON THE MOTORCYCLE IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL EMPTYS TO A CERTAIN POINT IN THE TANK NOT KNOWING WHEN BECAUSE THEIR IS ALSO NO GAS ODOMETER ON THE MOTORCYCLE THE MODEL BEGINS TO LAG AND LEAP AT ANY TIME AND AS MANY TIMES IT WANTS TO REACT AS AM TWISTING THE THROTTLE…
AT ABOUT 70 MILES ON A FULL TANK OF GAS, MY XG750, WHEN STOPPING AND GOING IT FELT AS THOUGH IT HAD NO POWER AND THEN SURGED. THIS HAPPENED EVERYTIME I STOPPED AND WOULD GO. THE FUEL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF BUT WOULD GO OUT ONCE IT STOPPED SURGING. I STOPPED AND FILLED UP THE GAS TANK. ONCE…
Own a 2015 XG750?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.