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2009 Buell XB9sxProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Buell XB9sx, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Buell XB9sx has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

0 recalls

2009 Buell XB9sx recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other XB9sx 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 XB9sx median. How we score

'05'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XB9sx owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 2009 XB9SX BUELL. I HAVE HAD 3 FUEL PUMPS ON THE BIKE NOW IN LESS THAN 3000 MILES IT FAILS AROUND 800 MILES AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED. IF THIS PART FAILS IN A CORNER OR IN A RESTRICTED MANEUVERING AREA IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A CRASH. *TR
Complaint 10288582 · Oct 15, 2009 · 2,890 miles

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