How many recalls does the 2005 Buell Xb9sx have?

The 2005 Buell Xb9sx has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Buell Xb9sx has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Buell Xb9sx?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2005 Buell Xb9sx Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Buell Xb9sx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 149 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 05V148000 2005-04-14 149 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence

THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Sidestand bolt sheared of and bike fell against a wall and knocked my laptop to the ground completely ruining it. *nm”

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND · reported 2006-09-12

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Buell Xb9sx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.