8
recalls
The Buell X1 Lightning has 8 recalls covering 39,832 vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (8).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 1999: 8
Units affected
40K
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 X1 Lightning by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 15K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 3,530 units
- Electrical system1 · 1,765 units
- Suspension1 · 6,219 units
- Unknown or other1 · 10K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 2,830 units
Buell X1 Lightning recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2003 | Buell S3 Thunderbolt, S3T Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning (1999-2000): Vehicle speed controlNo. 03V427000 | Crash risk | 2,830 |
| Jun 16, 2000 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S3 Thunderbolt, S3T Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning (1999-2000): SuspensionNo. 00V163000 | Crash risk | 6,219 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | Buell S3 Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning (1999): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 00V038000 | Fire | 2,912 |
| May 24, 1999 | Buell X1 Lightning (1999): Electrical systemNo. 99V134000 | Other or not stated | 1,765 |
| May 24, 1999 | Buell X1 Lightning (1999): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 99V133000 | Other or not stated | 1,765 |
| 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 |
| Apr 29, 1999 | Buell M2 Cyclone, S1 Lightning, S1 White Lightning, S3 Thunderbolt and 2 more (1996-1999): Unknown or otherNo. 99V097000 | Other or not stated | 10,255 |
| Apr 29, 1999 | Buell X1 Lightning (1999): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 99V096000 | Other or not stated | 1,765 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2000 Buell X1 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 X1 Lightning have?
8 recalls cover the Buell X1 Lightning, for 39,832 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buell X1 Lightning?
Suspension: named in 5 of the 7 safety complaints about the Buell X1 Lightning, then fuel system, gasoline (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.