Harley-Davidson XG500 years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson XG500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson XG500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Harley-Davidson XG500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Harley-Davidson XG500 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system10
- Acceleration5
- Transmission2
- Steering2
- Engine1
Harley-Davidson XG500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | - | 2 | Steering | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 550 | 3 | 3 |
Recalls 4
Harley-Davidson XG500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
Questions about the Harley-Davidson XG500
What years of the Harley-Davidson XG500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson XG500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson XG500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson XG500?
Fuel system, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (5) and transmission (2).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XG500 have?
4 recalls between 2015 and 2019. The 2015 model year has the most, with 3.
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