2
recalls
The Buell S3 has 2 recalls covering 4,860 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1999: 1
Units affected
4,860
As reported
Overall stars
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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 S3 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 4,724 units
- Suspension1 · 136 units
Buell S3 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 1998 | Buell M2, S3, X1 (1999): SuspensionNo. 98V199000 | Crash risk | 136 |
| Feb 23, 1998 | Buell M2, S1, S1W, S3 and 1 more (1996-1998): Exterior lightingNo. 98V036000 | Other or not stated | 4,724 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Buell S3 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1999 Buell S3. 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 S3 have?
2 recalls cover the Buell S3, for 4,860 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buell S3?
Suspension: named in 3 of the 5 safety complaints about the Buell S3, then exterior lighting (2). 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.