- The problem
- Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.
- The risk
- Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1-425-702-8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under NHTSA Recall No. 13V-507.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ural Gear-UP Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Ural Gear-UP with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2022 for the rim. For comparison, the 2015 has 1 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Gear-UP year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Ural Gear-UP problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Ural Gear-UP recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Ural Gear-UP
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Ural has had a warranty/recall notice in place for at least 3 years due to a known safety issue with the spokes/wheels on their motorcycles. I've been waiting since summer 2023 to have the recall work completed. My nearest dealer contacted me in February notifying me that the warranty work was approved. I brought in my Ural to the same dealer on March 28. Now, April 16, the dealer is telling me I need to pay for the recall work out of pocket (instead of covered by Ural [OEM] as originally agreed upon, because...
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Ural is not paying the dealer in a timely manner. The dealer has told me that Ural has been avoiding completing the safety recall on the wheels, and is not paying the dealers for the work to fix the known safety issue. The dealer suggested I reach out to NHTSA.
Ural Gear-UP: every year compared
All Gear-UP yearsQuestions about the 2016 Ural Gear-UP
Does the 2016 Ural Gear-UP have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ural Gear-UP: rim (June 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ural Gear-UP?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Ural Gear-UP had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 16, 2026 and the latest on April 16, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Ural Gear-UP a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ural Gear-UP year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ural Gear-UP years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2013 (1), 2015 (1). See every Ural Gear-UP year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Ural Gear-UP has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data