2009 Buell XB12R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Buell XB12R. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 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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Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Buell XB12R. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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 2009 Buell XB12R
How do I know if my 2009 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 2009 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 09V109000).
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.
Other Buell models
- 1125R45 complaints
- 1125CR44 complaints
- Firebolt XB9R18 complaints
- S1 Lightning13 complaints
- S3 Thunderbolt13 complaints
- XB12X13 complaints
- M2 Cyclone10 complaints
- XB12S10 complaints
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.