8
recalls
The Buell S1 Lightning has 8 recalls covering 62,938 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1998: 8
Units affected
63K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buell S1 Lightning by component
- Suspension3 · 23K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 23K units
- Electrical system1 · 3,878 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 2,820 units
- Unknown or other1 · 10K units
Buell S1 Lightning recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Buell S1 Lightning recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 1999 Buell S1 Lightning. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buell S1 Lightning have?
8 recalls cover the Buell S1 Lightning, for 62,938 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buell S1 Lightning?
Suspension: named in 9 of the 13 safety complaints about the Buell S1 Lightning, then electrical system (4). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.