11
recalls
The Buell S3 Thunderbolt has 11 recalls covering 71,860 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (7).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 1999: 7
Units affected
72K
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 S3 Thunderbolt by component
- Suspension4 · 29K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 26K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 3,659 units
- Unknown or other1 · 10K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 2,830 units
Buell S3 Thunderbolt recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2000 Buell S3 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 S3 Thunderbolt have?
11 recalls cover the Buell S3 Thunderbolt, for 71,860 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
Suspension: named in 5 of the 13 safety complaints about the Buell S3 Thunderbolt, then engine and engine cooling (3). 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.