Buell problems, recalls & safety data
Every Buell model with owner complaints, recall campaigns, federal investigations and manufacturer communications — all from official NHTSA data.
83
NHTSA owner complaints
21
recall campaigns
3
defect investigations
2
models with problem data
Buell models
| Model | Complaints | Years with data | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buell S3 Thunderbolt | — | — | 4 |
| Buell XB12X | — | — | 3 |
| Buell X1 Lightning | — | — | 3 |
| Buell XB12XT | — | — | 2 |
| Buell 1125R | — | — | 2 |
| Buell XB12R | — | — | 2 |
| Buell Blast | — | — | 2 |
| Buell XB12S | — | — | 2 |
| Buell XB9SL | — | — | 2 |
| Buell S3T Thunderbolt | — | — | 2 |
Most reported problem areas across Buell vehicles
Electrical System 73Engine 13Exterior Lighting 11Engine and Engine Cooling 8Fuel System, Gasoline 2Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1
Symptoms owners describe most
Recent federal investigations
- Motorcycle StallingPreliminary Evaluation PE12035 · opened Nov 16, 2012 · closed Apr 16, 2013
- SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSIONPreliminary Evaluation PE10004 · opened Jan 25, 2010 · closed May 10, 2010
- THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLEPreliminary Evaluation PE03043 · opened Sep 23, 2003 · closed Oct 30, 2003