Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss...
1998-1998 · 1 model year
Buell S1W Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Buell S1W across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S1W 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | - |
Most common S1W problems
Buell S1W recalls 1
Latest S1W complaints
Consumer states that the paint is peeling off the fuel tank, eventually the tank will fall apart, resulting in fuel leaking on engine. *Ak
PARTS NOT AVAILABLE ( MANUFACTURING PROBLEM ). (98V-036) *YC
Questions about the Buell S1W
Which Buell S1W years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Buell S1W problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell S1W have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Buell S1W 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