2006 Buell XB12X: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
32,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 5 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Seats:Motorcycle | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear:Motorcycle Fork/Swingarm:Bearings | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Seats:Motorcycle: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly: 1; Suspension:Rear:Motorcycle Fork/Swingarm:Bearings: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10185132 · 2007-03-15 (March 15, 2007)
RIDING THE BIKE TO WORK I PASSED A SPEED BUMP ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE REAR PART OF THE CHASSIS THAT HOLDS THE SEAT RIGHT SIDE BROKE; LATER ON NEAR MY WORK SITE PASSED ANOTHER ROAD BUMP AND THE LEFT SIDE ALSO BROKE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10185132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188988 · 2007-05-04 (May 4, 2007)
2006 BUELL ULYSSES XB12X WITH A BANK ANGLE SENSOR MALFUNCTION CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT THE SENSOR MALFUNCTION CAUSED HIS ACCIDENT**CC CONSUMER STATES MOTORCYCLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND WAS ISSUED A TICKET FOR CARELESS DRIVING AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT AND CONSUMER ALSO STATES HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. UPDATE * 4/16TR THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A LETTER FROM OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING AN ACCIDENT WITH A BUELL MOTORCYCLE AND COPY OF THE RECALL LETTER. UPDATE 05/14/07*TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10188988 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10194476 · 2007-06-19 (June 19, 2007)
2006 BUELL ULYSSES XB12X CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PULSES RAPIDLY DURING BRAKING AND MAKES IT HARD TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE AND THIS IS WHAT CAUSED HIS ACCIDENT AND HE BELIEVES THAT IT'S A DEFECTED MACHINE**CC THE CONSUMER PROVIDED A LETTER WRITTEN TO BUELL BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10194476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10248376 · 2008-11-10 (November 10, 2008)
TRAVELING ON RTE 495 AND EXPERIENCED TWO VERY SHORT EPISODES WHERE POWER WAS LOST THEN QUICKLY ( 1-2 SECONDS) RESTORED. DURING DECELERATION WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED BACK TO NEUTRAL THE ENGINE STALLED. SUCCESSFUL RESTARTS COULD ONLY BE MAINTAINED WITH SIGNIFICANT TURNING OF THE THROTTLE. SHORTLY AFTER THE THROTTLE "FROZE" AND COULD NOT BE MOVED EITHER WAY. HAD THIS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR WHILE CORNERING IT MAY HAVE VERY WELL RESULTED IN A CRASH AND INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10248376 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11528131 · 2023-06-21 (June 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2006 Buell XB12X motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 50 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact notice that the rear wheel had partially detached from the motorcycle, causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the roadway. The contact became aware that the rear wheel bearing had fractured. The contact replaced the rear wheel bearing and the axle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11528131 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V245000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
Reported: 2006-07-11 (July 11, 2006)
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH TWO ISSUES THAT COULD COMPROMISE THE SIDESTAND'S PERFORMANCE. EITHER THE PIVOT BOLT FOR THE SIDESTAND LEG OR THE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS COULD BREAK, POSSIBLY WITHOUT NOTICE.
Consequence: IF EITHER OF THESE FAILURES OCCURS, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL, POSSIBLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND ASSEMBLY AND FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V026000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2007-02-01 (February 1, 2007)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗