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Buell XB12S Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Buell XB12S (2004–2006). The most-complained-about year is 2004.

2
safety recalls, all years
10
owner complaints, all years
2004
year with most recalls
2004
year with most complaints

Pick your Buell XB12S model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Buell XB12S03
2005 Buell XB12S10
2004 Buell XB12S17

What Buell XB12S owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The 2004 model year has the most, with 7.

All Buell XB12S recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Buell XB12S, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. 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

  2. Horn (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V494000 Reported 581 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides power to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from contact with the horn bracket mounting bolt. As a result, the horn wire may become exposed, and when the horn button is pushed, either the horn circuit fuse or the key switch fuse can blow.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing, if necessary. Owner notification began on december 23, 2003. Owners should contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.

    Model years: 2004

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.