2005 Buell XB12R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Buell XB12R, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Buell XB12R
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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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
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…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Buell XB12R have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,003 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Ignition fuse blew on several occasions in past 2 years causing motorcycle to quit in traffic, inspected wiring harness replaced fuse, no defects noted. While traveling on the highway, the motorcycle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. Headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2007 · Exterior lighting
Compare Buell XB12R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell XB12R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Buell XB12R | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 Buell XB12R | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 Buell XB12R | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Buell XB12R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Buell XB12R
How do I know if my 2005 Buell XB12R 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 2005 Buell XB12R; 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 05V148000).
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.