This page covers 2 recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Xg500.
Fuel and propulsion issues dominate complaints filed on the 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500. Owners most commonly describe the engine stalling at low speeds or while stopped, followed by surging or sudden acceleration when throttle response returns, a pattern that several owners say contributed to loss of control. Fuel delivery appears central to these reports, with multiple owners describing sputtering, hesitation, and fuel pump replacement that didn't fully resolve the symptoms. Drivetrain failures make up a smaller but notable cluster, where owners report the transmission losing power transfer to the rear wheel, either through an output shaft failure mid-ride or a complete disconnect between engine revving and forward motion, the latter described as occurring at highway speeds.
11
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database.
The 2015 Harley-Davidson XG500 has two recalls, the more serious involving a fuel pump seal that can interrupt fuel delivery and cause a sudden, brief power cut followed by an abrupt surge. The second recall covers certain motorcycles that may have left the factory without a rear reflector, making the bike harder for other drivers to see from behind, particularly at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump module has a poor seal at the inlet, which can allow fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles may be missing the rear reflector assembly, which makes them fail to meet federal safety lighting requirements.
What the fix does
Harley-Davidson dealers will install a rear reflector assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
