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2013 Ural Gear-Up problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2013 Ural Gear-Up — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Gear-Up years?

Gear-Up NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 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, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Ural Gear-Up problems?

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Does the 2013 Ural Gear-Up have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2013 Irbitski Mototsicletny Zavod Ural Gear Up Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 20 MPH the side car rim cracked and cause the tire to disintegrate. The contact was able to pull over safely, stop, and change the tire. The contact took the motorcycle to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 12, 2021

2013 Ural Gear-Up — common questions

Is the 2013 Ural Gear-Up reliable?

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

Does the 2013 Ural Gear-Up have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 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.