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2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 4 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Xg750 years?

Xg750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted112 complaints2015: 112 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints
Xg750 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes450%
Engine225%
Fuel System113%
Other113%

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V927000BrakesDecember 21, 2018 · 12,871 units

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 brake drag.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY SON DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER DRIVER. THE REAR BRAKES APPEARED TO HAVE LOCKED UP. THIS RESULTED IN A FATALITY- MY SON WAS KILLED. WE JUST GOT NOTICE THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS BRAKE ISSUE AND THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 24, 2019 · crash

“EXHAUST SYSTEM BURN HAZARD. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS AN INEFFECTIVE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE RIGHT SIDE FOOT/LEG AREA. THE HEAT SHIELD REACHES TEMPERATURES OVER 250 DEGREES IN UNDER 30 SECONDS FROM SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE OR SETTING AT LONG STOPLIGHTS. ATTEMPTING TO RIDE OR RE-MOUNT A RECENTLY RIDDEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 13, 2016

“EXHAUST SYSTEM BURN HAZARD. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS AN INEFFECTIVE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE RIGHT SIDE FOOT/LEG AREA. THE HEAT SHIELD REACHES TEMPERATURES OVER 250 DEGREES IN UNDER 30 SECONDS FROM SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE OR SETTING AT LONG STOPLIGHTS. ATTEMPTING TO RIDE OR RE-MOUNT A RECENTLY RIDDEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 13, 2016

“MY STREET 750 HAD FUEL PUMP ISSUES, CULMINATING WITH A FAILURE TO START UNLESS THE THROTTLE WAS HELD WIDE OPEN, AND WHEN RUNNING, THE ENGINE WOULD SURGE AND DROP IN POWER UNPREDICTABLY. HARLEY'S SERVICE DEPT STATES THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS INSANE, CONSIDERING THE BIKE HAS LESS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 3, 2018

2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 — common questions

Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.