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Buell Problems by Model
NHTSA recorded 155 consumer complaints for 9 Buell models (model years with at least 5 complaints). Choose a model to see problems by model year, the parts reported, the mileage when problems appear, recalls and service bulletins.
All Buell models
| Model | Model years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1125R | 2008–2009 | 45 |
| 1125CR | 2009 | 44 |
| Firebolt XB9R | 2003 | 18 |
| XB12R | 2004–2005 | 14 |
| S3 Thunderbolt | 1998 | 10 |
| S1 Lightning | 1997 | 7 |
| XB12S | 2004 | 7 |
| X1 Lightning | 2000 | 5 |
| XB12X | 2006 | 5 |
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology