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2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 112 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 56.0 times the median Xg750 year — the 2015 model ranks #1 of 5 Xg750 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: fuel system issues account for 53% of all reports (59 of 112), far ahead of engine at 13.

112

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Xg750 years?

Xg750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted112 complaints2015: 112 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Xg750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System5953%
Engine1312%
Speed Control1211%
Other87%
Transmission76%
Brakes65%
Electrical System33%
Steering22%
Tires & Wheels22%

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V474000Fuel SystemJuly 29, 2015 · 10,594 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, to July 7, 2015, and XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 7, 2015. The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.

Consequence

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 power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0167.

15V217000LightingApril 13, 2015 · 8,904 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2014, to March 9, 2015, and 2015 XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to March 9, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0620.

14V536000Fuel SystemSeptember 5, 2014 · 867 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.

Consequence

If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tanked replaced, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0161.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT MY BIKE STALLED AND SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD,I LOST MY BALANCE AND DROPPED IT IN THE LOT. I ASKED MY DEALER ABOUT PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY HABVEN'T HEARD OF IT BUT I LOOKED IT UP AND APPARENTLY ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.I AM JUST…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 16, 2015 · crash

“I EXPERIENCED A LAG AND LEAP ISSUE. I WAS RIDING MY BIKE WITH ABOUT 83 MILES ON THE TANK OF GAS AND OUT OF NOWHERE IT WOULD PRETEND TO STALL AND THEN TAKE OFF. WOULD CONTINUALLY DO THIS IN THE LOWER GEARS. ADDED A NEW TANK OF GAS AND IT WENT AWAY. GOT TO THE SAME MILEAGE AND HAPPENED ALL OVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 25, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE PERFORMED AS IF IT WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A CEMENT MEDIAN. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 31, 2015 · crash

“I'VE BEEN RIDING MOTORCYCLES FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS NOW. WENT FOR A RIDE ON FRIDAY THE 26 OF JUNE ON THE ISLAND I LIVE ON WITH A FRIEND. I WAS ON A 25 MILE SPEED LIMIT ROAD APPROACHING A DOWN HILL TURN TO THE LEFT. I ENTERED THE TURN MAINTAINING COVER ON BRAKES AND CLUTCH. AS I STARTED LEANING THE BIKE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 26, 2015 · crash

“2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON XG 750. PROBLEM WITH NEUTRAL LIGHT FLASHING. WHILE IN NEUTRAL. DEALER REPLACED NEUTRAL SWITCH. NOW THE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. OTHER HARLEY DEALERS INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT FLASH WHILE IN DRIVE GEARS. ALSO MY TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED A CHATTER WHILE SHIFTING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 20, 2017

2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 — common questions

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 112 complaints put the 2015 model at #1 of 5 Xg750 years. It is one of the Xg750 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Xg750 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (59 complaints), engine (13 complaints), speed control (12 complaints).

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg750 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Harley-Davidson Xg750 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Xg750 years to avoid are 2015. The cleanest record among Xg750 years belongs to 2019.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.