2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
What could happen: Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
The 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2016 XG750.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 18V927000 (manufacturer code 0174).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-258-2464.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2016 Harley-Davidson Xg750 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (4), Engine (2), Fuel system (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
01/02/2020 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V927000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT CALLED VISALIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 559-733-4647 (LOCATED AT 30681 N HIGHWAY 99, VISALIA, CA 93291) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS BACKORDERED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER W…
06/21/2019 · Brakes · crash
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.
05/03/2019 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET 750 (XG750). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V927000 (SERVICE BRAKES). AFTER CONTACTING SALEM HARLEY-DAVIDSON (3601 SILVERTON RD NE, SALEM, OR) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
04/09/2019 · Brakes
TL* 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 EXPERIE…
11/07/2018 · Engine
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 ST…
06/17/2016 · Unknown Or Other
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.