2021 Buell 1190 SXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Buell 1190 SX. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-257 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Buell 1190 SX has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 Buell 1190 SX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

93%repaired · 2026 Q1

Engine

Recall 23V-257 · Apr 7, 2023 · 30 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. An improperly installed index spring may result in the inability to shift into the intended gear, or cause the gear to slip without warning, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buell.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other 1190 SX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1190 SX median. How we score

'21'22
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