2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,290miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 15 complaints (83% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and forward collision avoidance (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,290 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Exterior lighting15 83%
- Equipment2 11%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “The low beam headlight was getting progressively dimmer over time. Upon disassembly I found the reflector area to be dull and partially blackened. Any attempt to clean away the black area only enlarged it as the reflector area had turned to powder. I swapped out parts from the high beam to restore the low beam operation. I have not yet determined a course of action to permanently remedy the situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10194705, filed 2007-06, 15,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,500 and 13,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V270000Oct 3, 2002Unknown or otherCovers: Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003
On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
Recall details for the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10030184Jul 10, 2008Exterior lighting. Buell motorcycle: the headlight assemblies on some 2003-2006 firebolt models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output.
- 10028705Jul 10, 2008Exterior lighting. Buell motorcycles: headlight assemblies on some models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. Models xb9r and xb12r. Model years 2003-2006.
Other model years of the Buell Firebolt XB9R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 10,290 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Buell Firebolt XB9R model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 15 complaints (83% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.
Has the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,290 miles and the middle half falls between 6,500 and 13,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.