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Buell XB12R Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints across 4 model years of the Buell XB12R (2004–2009). The most-complained-about year is 2004.

2
safety recalls, all years
18
owner complaints, all years
2005
year with most recalls
2004
year with most complaints

Pick your Buell XB12R model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Buell XB12R10
2006 Buell XB12R04
2005 Buell XB12R17
2004 Buell XB12R07

What Buell XB12R owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The 2004 model year has the most, with 7.

All Buell XB12R recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Buell XB12R, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 09V109000 Reported 3,316 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    Buell distribution company is recalling 3,316 my 2008 1125r, my 2009 xb12r and xb12scg motorcycles. The subject motorcycles have a front brake line which may contact the front tire. The condition could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the front brake line. If damage to the brake line has occurred, the brake line will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 20, 2009. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2009

  2. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 05V148000 Reported 149 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2005

Other Buell models

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.