2006 Buell XB12S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buell XB12S. That ranks 2nd out of 3 XB12S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,588 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 XB12S 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 | 2 | 67% | 5,588 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 3,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Buell XB12S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Buell XB12S.
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.
Motorcycle started stalling while driving and at lights. Throttle was unresponsive and almost caused an accident. Bike would backfire and not idle. At 6250 miles six wires from the ecm harness rubbed the sharp metal shock fluid line and shorted out the coil, tps, o2 sensor and injectors. The bike…
Removed seat and noticed harness to ecm chaffing on seat. Problem could cause engine not to run. Wire harness felt was rubbed completely through exposing multiple copper wires in harness. Mileage of motorcycle is 4925. Cause is harness vibrates against the sharp edge of underside of seat. Dealer…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buell xb12s. While driving various speeds up to 130 mph, the kickstand almost detached from the vehicle. When riding around curves, the kickstand protruded and nearly caused a crash. The contact was able to ride the vehicle to his residence and, when he propped up the…
Other Buell XB12S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 XB12S | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 XB12S | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buell XB12S?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buell XB12S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.