2006 Buell XB12X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12X years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Buell XB12X. That is the most of any XB12X model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Buell XB12X 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Buell XB12X recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor.
Risk: This may create a false 'tip' signal and cause the engine to quit running while being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to a location on the seat latch. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice.
Risk: If either of these failures occurs, the motorcycle could fall, possibly causing death or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand assembly and fasteners. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
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 contact owns a 2006 Buell XB12X motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact notice that the rear wheel had partially detached from the motorcycle, causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle. The contact was…
Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. During deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine stalled. Successful restarts could only be maintained with significant turning of the throttle…
2006 buell ulysses xb12x customer states that the front brake pulses rapidly during braking and makes it hard to control the motorcycle and this is what caused his accident and he believes that it's a defected machine**cc the consumer provided a letter written to buell before the accident. *tr
2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall…
Riding the bike to work i passed a speed bump about 35 mph and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke. *jb
Other Buell XB12X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XB12X | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XB12X | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 XB12X | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 XB12X | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buell XB12X?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, seats, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Buell XB12X?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Buell XB12X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12X model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.