Buell recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
42 recalls found for Buell vehicles in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, the newest filed April 7, 2023. Choose a model:
- Buell S3 Thunderbolt
- Buell M2 Cyclone
- Buell S3T Thunderbolt
- Buell S1 Lightning
- Buell X1 Lightning
- Buell S2 Thunderbolt
- Buell S1 White Lightning
- Buell S2T
- Buell XB12X
- Buell M2
- Buell 1125R
- Buell XB12R
- Buell XB12S
- Buell Blast
- Buell S3
- Buell XB12XT
- Buell X1
- Buell S3T
- Buell XB9SL
- Buell 1125CR
- Buell Firebolt XB9R
- Buell Blast P3
- Buell Cyclone
- Buell S1W
- Buell S1W White Lightning
- Buell S2
- Buell XB9SX
- Buell Lightning LOW
- Buell S1
- Buell XB12SCG
- Buell XB12SS
- Buell XB9S
- Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead
- Buell 1190 SX
- Buell M2L
- Buell XB12XP
Newest Buell recalls
- Apr 7, 202323V257000Power train, engine30 vehiclesBuell 1190 RX Hammerhead and 1190 SX
The index spring may be installed improperly.
- Dec 2, 200909V465000Equipment23 vehiclesBuell XB12X and XB12XT
The right hand side footpeg mount may have been manufactured to incorrect specifications.
- Sep 3, 200909V347000Service brakes, hydraulic405 vehicles2009 Buell XB12SS
The front brake line may contact the front tire.
- Apr 2, 200909V109000Service brakes, hydraulic3,316 vehiclesBuell 1125R, XB12R and 1 more model
The subject motorcycles have a front brake line which may contact the front tire.
- Oct 20, 200808V554000Engine and engine cooling140 vehicles2009 Buell 1125CR
These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number F0020.1AM).
- Oct 14, 200808V538000Visibility624 vehiclesBuell XB12XT and XB12XP
The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
- Aug 27, 200808V439000Fuel system, gasoline1,335 vehicles2007-2009 Buell Blast
The fuel tank may experience some local deformation under high-heat conditions that creates contact of the tank with the cylinder head.
- Jun 16, 200808V267000Power train1,579 vehicles2008 Buell 1125R
These vehicles can experience 5th gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication.
- Feb 1, 200707V026000Fuel system, gasoline2,044 vehicles2006-2007 Buell XB12X
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…
- Jul 11, 200606V245000Structure1,021 vehicles2006 Buell XB12X
Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance.
Has your Buell been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buell dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.