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2007 Buell XB12X problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2007 Buell XB12X — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other XB12X years?

XB12X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted8 complaints2006: 8 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 4 complaints2009: 3 complaints2010: 0 complaints
XB12X NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Buell XB12X problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System125%
Lighting125%
Tires & Wheels125%
Visibility & Wipers125%

Does the 2007 Buell XB12X have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V026000Fuel SystemFebruary 1, 2007 · 2,044 units

Defect

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A VIBRATION AT THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR WHICH, IF COMBINED WITH THE MISROUTING OF VARIOUS WIRES THAT IMPINGE ON THE SENSOR OR ITS PIGTAIL, CAN COMPROMISE THE ISOLATION OF THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL MOVE THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR FROM THE ORIGINAL LOCATION ON THE BATTERY TRAY TO A LOCATION ON THE SEAT LATCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUELL XB12X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN CRASHED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE IS THE SAME AS NOTED IN RECALL # 07V026000 (FUEL SYSTEM,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 3, 2007 · crash

“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 filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 28, 2007

“WHILE RIDING IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC,THE TALL WIND SCREEN ON THE 2007 BUELL XB12X MOTORCYCLE, FLEW OFF AND BOUNCED OFF THE FRONT OF THE HELMET BEFORE BEING RUN OVER BY THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE SHIELD BECOMING DISLODGED FROM THE BIKE. ALTHOUGH SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED, I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 14, 2007

“I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE (2007 BUELL XB12X) ON AUGUST/15/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH DOWN THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE EXIT 11 AT ABOUT 8:00PM, WHEN ALL AT THE SUDDEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TAIL SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE BIKE AND GET IT OUT OF THE HIGHWAY AND FELT VERY LUCKY I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 17, 2009

2007 Buell XB12X — common questions

Is the 2007 Buell XB12X reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Buell XB12X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Buell XB12X. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.