Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
1996-1998 · 3 model years
Buell S1 Lightning Problems by year
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Buell S1 Lightning across 3 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S1 Lightning complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common S1 Lightning problems
Buell S1 Lightning recalls 8
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Motion of the battery cable can lead to breakage of its terminal.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.
Latest S1 Lightning complaints
Was unable to get six manufacturer's recall notices honored by dealer because no parts were available. Feel free to provide further details. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 99v086000 and manufacturer's recall 0810/ suspension: motorcycle. No parts were available. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 99v086000 and mfr recall 0810./ Suspension: motorcycle. No parts were available. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 99v095000 and manufacturer's recall 0811/ suspension: motorcycle. No parts were available. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 99v097000 and mfr recall 0813/ suspension: motorcycle. No parts were available. *Ak
Nhtsa recall 99v105000 and manufacturer's recall 0815/ suspension: motorcycle. No parts were available. *Ak
Questions about the Buell S1 Lightning
Which Buell S1 Lightning years have the most problems?
What are the most common Buell S1 Lightning problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (9), electrical system (4), fuel system (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell S1 Lightning have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Buell S1 Lightning model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data