2005 Buell XB12R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buell XB12R. That is the most of any XB12R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 5,100 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Buell XB12R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 86% | 5,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Buell XB12R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Ignition fuse blew on several occasions in past 2 years causing motorcycle to quit in traffic, inspected wiring harness replaced fuse, no defects noted. While traveling on the highway, the motorcycle died, i was able to get it to the side of the highway but replacing the fuse didn't help, it blew…
Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. Headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates. *tr
On my model year 2005 buell model xb12r the reflectors on my headlights are melting.this is most noticeable on the low beam assembly. As a result of this melting and degradation the projected beam is dangerously low. It is now difficult to use after dark. *tr
Failure of reflective coating inside of headlight projector, dimming of headlight noticeable at 5,000 miles, took apart the projector and noticed degradation (charring) of reflective material, now at 17,000 miles (8 months) the low beam housing does not illuminate the road enough for safe travel at…
Headlamps had become extremely dim over time. Re-aiming was attempted as was new bulbs, but the problem remained. Finally i dissasembled the lamp housing and found that the reflective coating was gone and that there was melting occuring on the inside of the plastic housing! Seems like a possible…
Other Buell XB12R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XB12R | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 XB12R | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 XB12R | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buell XB12R?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buell XB12R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Buell XB12R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12R model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.