2004 Buell XB12S Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Buell XB12S, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am reporting a potentially hazardous problem with my 2004 Buell XB12S motorcycle. I have observed this same situation on all similar bikes that I have looked at. Under the seat, the ECM cable harness rests against the negative battery terminal and there are signs of abrasion from vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10060544, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 03V494000Dec 2, 2003On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides power to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from contact with the horn bracket mounting bolt. As a…Covers: Buell XB12S 2004, XB9S 2004
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2004 Buell XB12S
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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.
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