2009 Buell 1125R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1125R years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Buell 1125R. That is the most of any 1125R model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (32 complaints, 82%), typically at around 7,016 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Buell 1125R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | 82% | 7,016 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 13% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 10% | 5,412 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | 5,870 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 6,582 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 8,044 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 5,870 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 3,450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Buell 1125R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Buell 1125R.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle Stalling (PE12035) — opened Nov 16, 2012, closed Apr 16, 2013.
- Sudden fuel expulsion (PE10004) — opened Jan 25, 2010, closed May 10, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Stator failed in traffic on the highway, had to push bike across a lane of traffic on hwy 95 florida.
Riding my 2009 buell 1125r, the oem stator overheated and fried 1 leg of the 3 leg stator. I had the harley davidson recall done on the bike and this made it worse, when going under 5k rpms the bike would overheat; which eventually led to the stator frying. This caused the regulator to be fried as…
Voltage light came on with check engine light. Engine died. This is the third time the stator has went out. One time the voltage regulator went out. Harley refused to fix it under warranty. I have 2 of these motorcycles & both have the same problems. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 buell 1125r. The contact stated that when the vehicle became hot and the engine fan would engage, the vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the stator and the clutch had failed. The dealer replaced the original…
Bike has had multiple charging issues: stator, voltage regulator, and other components. Currently going to repair in spring. *tr
Other Buell 1125R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 1125R | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 |
| 2008 1125R | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buell 1125R?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Buell 1125R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Buell 1125R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1125R model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.