How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 have?

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,871 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18V927000 2018-12-21 12,871 affected

Defect

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…

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.

Complaints by component

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“At around 3,000 miles the fork bearings/ steering neck bearings started to rust causing the steering to become choppy or unsafe. The problem started after spending one rainy season outside, however was parked indoors during the winter months.”

STEERING · reported 2019-07-02

“The fork bearings rusted up and became notchy after riding in rainy weather during the winter. This caused the steering to be jerky and unstable.”

STEERING · reported 2017-03-04

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.