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...
2004-2009 · 4 model years
Buell XB12R Problems by year
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the Buell XB12R across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the lights, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XB12R 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 XB12R problems
Buell XB12R recalls 2
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Latest XB12R complaints
Ignition fuse blew on several occasions in past 2 years causing motorcycle to quit in traffic, inspected wiring harness replaced fuse, no defects noted. While traveling on the highway, the motorcycle died, I was able to get it to the side of the highway but replacing the fuse didn't help, it blew again upon turning the ignition key. Had it towed home and after troubleshooting the failure, I traced it to a chafed wire on the in-tank fuel pump. After researching, I found it to be a fairly common failure. Luckily the...
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tank was full of fuel or a possible explosion could have occurred (think twa flight 800) most failures occur outside warranty although harley davidson/buell has been made aware of the situation, nothing has been done to correct it. *Tr
Low beam headlight reflector lens deteriorates in just over one year. Not the lens itself but the reflective material. *Tr
Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. Headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates. *Tr
Headlights reflective coating failing. Lights becoming too weak to see at night. Please note- model is xb12r, not available on your list, closest available was xb12s, headlights not the same on these two models. *Tr
Failure of reflective coating inside of headlight projector, dimming of headlight noticeable at 5,000 miles, took apart the projector and noticed degradation (charring) of reflective material, now at 17,000 miles (8 months) the low beam housing does not illuminate the road enough for safe travel at night. *Tr
On my model year 2005 buell model xb12r the reflectors on my headlights are melting.This is most noticeable on the low beam assembly. As a result of this melting and degradation the projected beam is dangerously low. It is now difficult to use after dark. *Tr
Questions about the Buell XB12R
Which Buell XB12R years have the most problems?
Which Buell XB12R years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Buell XB12R problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (17), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell XB12R have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Buell XB12R 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