2005 Buell XB12S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12S years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Buell XB12S so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2005 Buell XB12S recalls (1)
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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.
Other Buell XB12S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XB12S | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 XB12S | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buell XB12S?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buell XB12S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Buell XB12S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12S model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.