NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Harley-Davidson XG500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Harley-Davidson XG500, describing incidents dated April 10, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11407932 · Filed
UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING, WITH THE FUEL TANK BETWEEN 3/4 AND FULL, FUEL LEAKS FROM THE UNDERSIDE AND PUDDLES UNDER THE BIKE. DEALERSHIP STAFF SAYS THAT THIS IS NORMAL.
Brake Caliper Corrosion may Cause Brake Drag
NHTSA #18V927000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported December 21, 2018 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 12,871 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0174 · Owners notified April 9, 2019 · Vehicles built May 19, 2015 – December 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Harley-Davidson XG500 model years
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