2006 Buell Xb12r Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Buell Xb12r. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The lights on my 07 firebolt are starting to dim. After further investigation I noticed the reflective light housing material is deteriorating causing bad illumination. *nm”
“Reflective surface inside of headlights has degraded to the point that the bike cannot be safely ridden after dark. *jb”
“Reflective surface inside of headlights has degraded to the point that the bike cannot be safely ridden after dark. *jb”
“Low beam headlight has gradually become dim. When the light was opened it was discovered that the silver coating on the inside of the reflector has degraded and blistered leading to reduced light output. The reduced light output puts the rider at risk due to reduced visibility. Currently waiting…”
“The headlight assesmbly is an extremly serious safety hazard. Two weeks after purchase, my low beam is so dim that I have been pulled over twice. All xb firebolt models have this same flaw. Some have even caught fire. See http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/4062/249692.html?[REDACTED]…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Buell Xb12r as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.