2006 Buell XB12R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12R years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buell XB12R. That ranks 3rd out of 4 XB12R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 4 | 100% | 2,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Buell XB12R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Buell XB12R.
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.
The lights on my 07 firebolt are starting to dim. After further investigation i noticed the reflective light housing material is deteriorating causing bad illumination. *nm
Reflective surface inside of headlights has degraded to the point that the bike cannot be safely ridden after dark. *jb
THE HEADLIGHT ASSESMBLY IS AN EXTREMLY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, MY LOW BEAM IS SO DIM THAT I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER TWICE. ALL XB FIREBOLT MODELS HAVE THIS SAME FLAW. SOME HAVE EVEN CAUGHT FIRE. SEE HTTP://WWW.BADWEATHERBIKERS.COM/BUELL/MESSAGES/4062/249692.HTML?[redacted]…
Low beam headlight has gradually become dim. When the light was opened it was discovered that the silver coating on the inside of the reflector has degraded and blistered leading to reduced light output. The reduced light output puts the rider at risk due to reduced visibility. Currently waiting…
Other Buell XB12R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XB12R | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XB12R | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 XB12R | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buell XB12R?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buell XB12R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.