Buell X1 Lightning recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
8 recalls found for the Buell X1 Lightning in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 7 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Buell X1 Lightning | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 Buell X1 Lightning | 7 | 2 |
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Newest Buell X1 Lightning recalls
- Oct 30, 200303V427000Vehicle speed control2,830 vehiclesBuell S3 Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper…
- Jun 16, 200000V163000Suspension6,219 vehiclesBuell M2 Cyclone, S3 Thunderbolt and 2 more models
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- Feb 14, 200000V038000Fuel system, gasoline2,912 vehiclesBuell S3 Thunderbolt and X1 Lightning
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- May 24, 199999V134000Electrical system1,765 vehicles1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- May 24, 199999V133000Service brakes, hydraulic1,765 vehicles1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- May 6, 199999V105000Fuel system, gasoline12,321 vehiclesBuell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning and 6 more models
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- Apr 29, 199999V097000Unknown or other10,255 vehiclesBuell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning and 4 more models
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
- Apr 29, 199999V096000Service brakes, hydraulic1,765 vehicles1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Vehicle description: motorcycles.