Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

2 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
1

Most reports here involve transmission slipping.

transmission slipping 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CLASSIC MOTORWORKS C5 MILITARY MOTORCYCLE (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO AND ENGAGED INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CLASSIC MOTORWORKS C5 MILITARY MOTORCYCLE (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO AND ENGAGED INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE OR IDLE. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO SHIFT GEARS WITH FORCE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO ENGAGE INTO THE PROPER GEAR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10545358 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET C5 MILITARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER FORK LEG FRACTURED AT THE AXLE ROD WHILE THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET C5 MILITARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER FORK LEG FRACTURED AT THE AXLE ROD WHILE THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10782547 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 2 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2013 and 2015, roughly 1 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.