2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 recalls

Recall 18V-927: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Dec 21, 2018 · 12,871 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	4
Engine	2
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 2,000 miles · reported Jun 21, 2019

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.

Service Brakes · reported Apr 9, 2019

The contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson street 750 (Na). In february of 2019, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the brakes. The dealer (High desert harley-davidson, 2310 e cinema dr, meridian, idaho) stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Engine · at 350 miles · reported Nov 7, 2018

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 than 400 miles on it. The bike suffered these issues when starting, idling, and in motion, on a city street. This seems to be the exact same problem as was addressed in the 2015 recall of the same bike, where the fuel pumps were causing engine surges and loss of power. I AM submitting this complaint…

Engine · at 600 miles · reported Jun 17, 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 motorcycle will blister bare skin on contact.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750: 18V-927 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson XG750?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 600 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.