VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson Xg500 years to avoid

Across 2015–2019, no single Xg500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2015 drew the most complaints; 2018 the fewest.

22

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2015–2019

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson Xg500 NHTSA complaints by model year19 complaints2015: 19 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Harley-Davidson Xg500 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Xg500 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201911
201801
201701
201621
2015193

Common questions

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Xg500?

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Xg500 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Xg500 have?

Across all model years, the Xg500 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.