2006 Buell XB12X Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Buell XB12X, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Buell XB12X
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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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to a location on the seat latch. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the sidestand assembly and fasteners. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Buell XB12X have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 Buell XB12X motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact notice that the rear wheel had partially det”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 21, 2023 · Suspension
“Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. During deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine st”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 10, 2008 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Buell XB12X model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell XB12X model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Buell XB12X | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 Buell XB12X | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 Buell XB12X | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Buell XB12X | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Buell XB12X | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Buell XB12X
How do I know if my 2006 Buell XB12X 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Buell XB12X; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 06V245000).
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
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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.