VehicleVerdict

Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING years to avoid

Across 1997–1998, no single S1 WHITE LIGHTNING year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1998 drew the most complaints; 1997 the fewest.

4

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1997–1998

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING NHTSA complaints by model year4 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 4 complaints
Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every S1 WHITE LIGHTNING year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199846
199701

Common questions

How many recalls does the Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING have?

Across all model years, the S1 WHITE LIGHTNING has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.