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2007 Buell XB12xProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2007 Buell XB12x, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints42 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Buell XB12x has problems

4 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
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, gasoline11
Visibility10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2007 Buell XB12x 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.

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 07V-026 · Feb 1, 2007 · 2,044 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY CREATE A FALSE 'TIP' SIGNAL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2007 vs. every other XB12x 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 XB12x median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XB12x owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 2007 BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BECOMING DULL AND FLAKING OFF. I'VE NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE IN THE LIGHT OUTPUT SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS BIKE. *TR
Complaint 10191972 · May 29, 2007

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