Does the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R?

18 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R recalls, newest first

October 3, 2002NHTSA 02V270000371 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
Consequence: This could cause the motorcycle to fall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side stand. Owner notification began October 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Exterior lighting › Headlights13
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices3
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings2
Forward collision avoidance2
Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter2

Other Buell Firebolt XB9R years

2003 (1)

Other 2003 Buell models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)

All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R?: 18 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.