2009 Buell XB12X Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XB12X years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Buell XB12X. That ranks 3rd out of 5 XB12X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,550 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Buell XB12X problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~24,550 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~24,550 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~3,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%24,550——
Fuel/propulsion System150%24,550——
Fuel System, Gasoline150%3,800——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112021: 120211

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Buell XB12X recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Buell XB12X.

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.

I HAVE A 2009 BUELL ULYSSES THAT HAS AN INTERMITTENT CEL THAT OCCURRED WHILE RIDING ~50MPH (STEADY) ON HWY 89 S/B IN PRESCOTT VALLEY. WHEN THIS OCCURED, THE IDLE BECAME ERRATIC & POWER DROPPED NOTICEABLY. THE BIKE NOW SHOWS DTC 'FUEL PUMP SHORT TO GND ' DTC 33-1-3'. JUST A LITTLE BIT OF ON-LINE…

Electrical System · received Apr 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11407054

2009 buell xb-12x motorcycle: engine stoppage brought on by an electrical short in the fuel pump system. Riding the motorcycle with only a partial tank of fuel seems to result in the electric fuel pump overheating or overloading, resulting in a blown fuse. This causes the engine to stop running and…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 16, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10407192

Other Buell XB12X years

← 2008 XB12X · 2010 XB12X →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 XB12X01
200920
2008 XB12X20
2007 XB12X41
2006 XB12X52

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buell XB12X?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Buell XB12X?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.