2004 Buell XB12R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Buell XB12R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buell XB12R.

Most common 2004 Buell XB12R problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	8

What owners report

2008-05-08, Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR LENS DETERIORATES IN JUST OVER ONE YEAR. NOT THE LENS ITSELF BUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. *TR

2007-05-29, Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS REFLECTIVE COATING FAILING. LIGHTS BECOMING TOO WEAK TO SEE AT NIGHT. PLEASE NOTE- MODEL IS XB12R, NOT AVAILABLE ON YOUR LIST, CLOSEST AVAILABLE WAS XB12S, HEADLIGHTS NOT THE SAME ON THESE TWO MODELS. *TR

2007-02-23, Exterior Lighting
INADEQUATE/UNSAFE LIGHTING. *NM

2007-02-23, Exterior Lighting
THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE ON THE HEAD LAMPS ON MY 2004 BUELL XB12R FIREBOLT HAVE DEGRADED TO THE POINT THAT THE LAMPS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM

2007-02-23, Exterior Lighting
THE HEAD LAMPS ON MY 2004 BUELL XB12R ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT DUE TO DEGRADATION OF THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE LAMP REFLECTOR. THE REFLECTOR IS ACTUALLY RUBBING OFF, REDUCING THE OUTPUT OF THE LIGHT TO A POINT DANGEROUSLY INEFFECTIVE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THIS AFFECTS BOTH THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, LEADING TO A POTENTIALITY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT. *JB

2004 Buell XB12R questions

Does the 2004 Buell XB12R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buell XB12R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buell XB12R?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Buell XB12R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.