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2012 Ural Gear-Up problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2012 Ural Gear-Up — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Gear-Up years?

Gear-Up NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted3 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 1 complaints
Gear-Up NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Ural Gear-Up problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels3100%

Does the 2012 Ural Gear-Up have recalls?

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

22V431000Tires & WheelsJune 16, 2022 · 3,250 units

Defect

Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.

Consequence

Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1-425-702-8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under NHTSA Recall No. 13V-507.

13V507000Tires & WheelsOctober 17, 2013 · 273 units

Defect

Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ural Gear-up, Patrol, Patrol T, Tourist, and Tourist T motorcycles with sidecars produced June 2, 2012, through October 25, 2012. The aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated which could result in cracked, split or broken rims.

Consequence

The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Irbit will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012, free of charge. The recall began on November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1-425-702-8484.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“One rim (April 2011 mfg date) was replaced under earlier recall. It and 2 others have cracked down the center at the spoke hole. One was what could be considered a potentially catastrophic failure, and would have resulted in a accident.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 30, 2022

2012 Ural Gear-Up — common questions

Is the 2012 Ural Gear-Up reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Ural Gear-Up have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Ural Gear-Up. 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.