8
recalls
The Buell S2 Thunderbolt has 8 recalls covering 44,067 vehicles as reported; model year 1995 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1995: 8
Units affected
44K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
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 S2 Thunderbolt by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 24K units
- Suspension2 · 18K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 443 units
- Unknown or other1 · 970 units
- Wheels1 · 651 units
Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1999 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning, S1 White Lightning, S2 Thunderbolt and 3 more (1995-1998): SuspensionNo. 99V107000 | Crash risk | 8,950 |
| May 6, 1999 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning, S1 White Lightning, S2 Thunderbolt and 3 more (1995-1998): SuspensionNo. 99V106000 | Crash risk | 8,950 |
| May 6, 1999 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning, S1 White Lightning, S2 Thunderbolt and 4 more (1995-1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 99V105000 | Fire | 12,321 |
| May 6, 1999 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning, S1 White Lightning, S2 Thunderbolt and 3 more (1995-1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 99V104000 | Fire | 10,556 |
| Aug 14, 1995 | Buell S2 Thunderbolt (1995): Unknown or otherNo. 95V153000 | Crash risk | 970 |
| Jun 6, 1995 | Buell S2 Thunderbolt (1995): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 95V116000 | Fire | 1,226 |
| Apr 24, 1995 | Buell S2 Thunderbolt (1995): WheelsNo. 95V083000 | Crash risk | 651 |
| Dec 5, 1994 | Buell S2 Thunderbolt (1995): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 94V240000 | Other or not stated | 443 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1999 Buell S2 Thunderbolt. 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 S2 Thunderbolt have?
8 recalls cover the Buell S2 Thunderbolt, for 44,067 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 3 of the 4 safety complaints about the Buell S2 Thunderbolt, then steering (1). 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.