2012 Ural GEAR-UP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 |
Wheels: 2; Wheels:Rim: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11472724 · 2022-07-07 (July 7, 2022)
One rim (April 2011 mfg date) was replaced under earlier recall. It and 2 others have cracked down the center at the spoke hole. One was what could be considered a potentially catastrophic failure, and would have resulted in a accident.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11472724 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11502173 · 2023-01-17 (January 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11502173 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V507000 · Wheels:Rim
Reported: 2013-10-17 (October 17, 2013)
Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ural Gear-up, Patrol, Patrol T, Tourist, and Tourist T motorcycles with sidecars produced June 2, 2012, through October 25, 2012. The aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012 were improperly heat treated which could result in cracked, split or broken rims.
Consequence: The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Irbit will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any aluminum rims manufactured in April 2012, free of charge. The recall began on November 2013. Owners may contact Irbit Motorworks at 1-425-702-8484.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V431000 · Wheels:Rim
Reported: 2022-06-16 (June 16, 2022)
Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. (Irbit) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Ural Gear Up, Ural Patrol (T), Ural Retro, 2012-2015 Ural Tourist (T), and 2015-2017 Ural cT motorcycles. The wheel spokes may have been improperly tightened, which can damage the rims or cause a wheel lock-up.
Consequence: Damaged rims or a wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheel rims, spokes, tubes, and rim strips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Irbit customer service at 1-425-702-8484. This recall excludes wheel rims previously replaced by warranty and/or under NHTSA Recall No. 13V-507.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2006 | 2007 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 2100.0%ODI 11472724One rim (April 2011 mfg date) was replaced under earlier recall. It and 2 others have cracked down the center at the spoke hole. One was what could be considered a potentially catastrophic failure, and would have resulted in a accident. | 1100.0%ODI 11472622 · 3,206 miThe contact owns a 2013 Irbitski Mototsicletny Zavod Ural Gear Up Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 20 MPH the side car rim cracked and cause the tire to disintegrate. The contact was able to pull over safely, stop, and change the tire. The contact took the motorcycle to a certified mechanic who determined that the side car tire and rim needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic informed him that the rim failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V507000 (Wheels). The vehicle was repaired. The ma… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11203508 · 3,000 miALL 4 RIMS ARE CRACKED - RUNNING UP TO 12". BUILD DATES ARE OCT 2013 FOR DRIVE WHEEL AND AUG 2014 FOR REMAINING RIMS. NOTICED DURING PRE-TRIP INSPECTION SO NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED. | 1100.0%ODI 11731581Ural has had a warranty/recall notice in place for at least 3 years due to a known safety issue with the spokes/wheels on their motorcycles. I've been waiting since summer 2023 to have the recall work completed. My nearest dealer contacted me in February notifying me that the warranty work was approved. I brought in my Ural to the same dealer on March 28. Now, April 16, the dealer is telling me I need to pay for the recall work out of pocket (instead of covered by Ural [OEM] as originally agreed upon, because Ural is not paying the dealer i… | 1100.0%ODI 11526030The contact owns a 2017 Ural Gear-Up Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V507000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was informed that the parts were ordered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. |
| Wheels:Rim | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11502173 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11502173 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Wheels:Rim | Too few reports for a range | 10,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11502173 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2016: 0 complaints · 2017: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Wheels | Wheels:Rim |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | — | 1ODI 11502173 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Wheels:Rim | 1ODI 11502173 · 10,000 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Gear Up. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stopped riding the motorcycle due to the side-car due to cracks in the rims. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.