2000 Buell M2 Cyclone Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2000 buell m2 cyclone failure of primary chain adjustor caused instant seizer of drive train. Vehicle is torn down for inspection no repairs have been performed. A quick search of the internet reveale”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2005 · Power train
“Shock absorbers leak oil which renders rear suspension inoperable, and makes motorcycle dangerous to operate. Please add VIN. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2002 · Suspension
Compare Buell M2 Cyclone model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell M2 Cyclone model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone | 8 | 4 |
| 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone
How do I know if my 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buell dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V163000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.