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2012 Ural Tourist problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2012 Ural Tourist — 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

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Tourist years?

Tourist NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted4 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2012: 4 complaints2015: 3 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Tourist NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Ural Tourist problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels4100%

Does the 2012 Ural Tourist have recalls?

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

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.

“Cracked wheels. They have been recalled but have waited over 18 months and dealer has no idea when they will fix under recall program. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 12, 2022

2012 Ural Tourist — common questions

Is the 2012 Ural Tourist 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 2012 Ural Tourist have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Ural Tourist. 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.