2009 Buell XB12XT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12XT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Buell XB12XT. That ranks 2nd out of 3 XB12XT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 93 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Buell XB12XT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 93 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Buell XB12XT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Buell is recalling 624 my 2008-2009 xb12xt and my 2009 xb12xp motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
Risk: This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4080.
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 recently purchased a 2009 buell xb12xt motorcycle. 3 days after the purchase, i parked the motorcycle on its kick stand facing down my driveway, which has a slightly downward slope. The motorcycle rested on its kick stand as normal. I started the engine with the transmission in neutral to let it…
Other Buell XB12XT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XB12XT | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 XB12XT | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buell XB12XT?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Buell XB12XT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Buell XB12XT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12XT model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.