2006 Buell XB12X Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,250miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Buell XB12X (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Buell XB12X. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and seats (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump 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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “2006 Buell ulysses XB12X customer states that the front brake pulses rapidly during braking and makes it hard to control the motorcycle and this is what caused his accident and he believes that it's a defected machine**cc the consumer provided a letter written to Buell before the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10194476, filed 2007-06Fuel system: “2006 Buell ulysses XB12X with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall letter. Update * 4/16tr the consumer has provided a letter from of correspondence regarding an accident with a Buell motorcycle and copy of the recall letter. Update 05/14/07”
NHTSA complaint #10188988, filed 2007-05Seats: “Riding the bike to work I passed a speed bump about 35 MPH and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10185132, filed 2007-03Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,500 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V026000Feb 1, 2007Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Buell XB12X 2006–2007
Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor.
- 06V245000Jul 11, 2006Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center standCovers: Buell XB12X 2006
Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. Either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice.
Recall details for the 2006 Buell XB12X → · 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.
- 10026801Oct 16, 2008Engine cooling. Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed.
- 10020332Jun 8, 2006Vehicle speed control. 2006 throttle body and throttle position sensor production change. Buell.
Other model years of the Buell XB12X
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 32,250 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Buell XB12X have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Buell XB12X as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Buell XB12X is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2006 Buell XB12X been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Buell XB12X reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,250 miles and the middle half falls between 14,500 and 50,000 miles; 50% 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.