2017 Harley-Davidson Xg750a problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-12-21 · campaign 18V927000 · 12,871 vehicles
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.
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.
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.9.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update. note: the tech
Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.8.3): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version version 26.8.3, release dat
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.7.3): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.7.3. release date:• week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-24 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.6.2): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.6.2. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-03-31 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.5.2): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 26.5.2 release date: week of
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-14 · M1679 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1679: aftermarket exhaust header debris. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has identified instances of premature engine failure due to abrasive particle wear, specifically from debris inside new aftermarket exhaust headers. recent evaluati
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-16 · Service Brakes“a recall was issued in december, i was not notified. i brought my bike to a harley dealer in march for 1,000 mile mx only to find out about the recall then and that i could not ride the bike home. my bike has been at the dealer since, over two months, with no estimate given on the arrival of parts or completion of work.…”
2018-06-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly · 4,700 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson xg750a. while accelerating from a stop with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled and overheated. the contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle failed to restart. the motorcycle was towed to harley-davidson of tampa (6920 n dale mabry hwy, tampa, fl 33614, (…”
2018-03-09 · Service Brakes · 1,000 mi · 💥 crash“harley davidson 750 streetrod brakes failed / flipped me off breaking wrist…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.