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1999 Buell M2 Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other M2 Cyclone years?

M2 Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted4 complaints1997: 4 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 4 complaints
M2 Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension267%
Brakes133%

Does the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V163000SuspensionJune 16, 2000 · 6,219 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.

Consequence

THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP) WHICH PROTECTS THE STRUCTUAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS AVAILABLE, IF AN OWNER CHOSES, THEY CAN HAVE IT INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE THROUGH THE DEALER NETWORK.

99V140000EngineJune 3, 1999 · 1,177 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.

Consequence

THIS COMPONENT COULD RESTRICT AIR FLOW INTO THE FLOAT BOWL OF THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY.

99V104000Fuel SystemMay 6, 1999 · 10,556 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.

99V105000Fuel SystemMay 6, 1999 · 12,321 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.

99V097000OtherApril 29, 1999 · 10,255 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR BRAKE PEDAL CONTACTS FRAME BEFORE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO MASTER CYLINDER. FRONT BRAKES ARE THE ONLY MECHANISM THAT STOPS MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

1999 Buell M2 Cyclone — common questions

Is the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.