Buell XB12X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Buell XB12X, across 5 model years (2006–2010). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
Buell XB12X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XB12X model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 XB12X: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 XB12X: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 XB12X: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buell XB12X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Buell XB12X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 XB12X | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 XB12X | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 XB12X | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 XB12X | 4 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2006 XB12X | 5 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buell XB12X years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (5), 2007 (4), 2009 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buell XB12X?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Buell XB12X have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.