2012 Ural TOURIST: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,855 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 4 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 |
Wheels: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 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 10959545 · 2017-03-08 (March 8, 2017)
RIM SPLIT ALONG 5 SPOKES ON SIDECAR WHILE SITTING STATIONARY
Owner-reported narrative. 390 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11577850 · 2024-03-17 (March 17, 2024)
In 2015 purchased this used 2012 Ural GearUp (Yamal edition) from GOAz Motorcycles in Scottsdale, AZ. To date I have received no written notice from GOAz or Irbit of the safety recall related to cracking/defective rims. I only learned of this 2 days ago through a newsletter E-Mail from Ural USA. These rims have been the subject of two NHTSA recalls: [XXX] (2013) and [XXX] (2022). When I had new tires put on the bike last month I noticed the rim on the sidecar wheel had hairline cracks throughout the inner diameter and one of the spoke bays …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11577850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11602761 · 2024-07-16 (July 16, 2024)
Cracked wheels. They have been recalled but have waited over 18 months and dealer has no idea when they will fix under recall program.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11602761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11685219 · 2025-09-05 (September 5, 2025)
The contact owns a 2012 Ural Tourist. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, the rear wheel started wobbling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact replaced the wheel with the spare. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding, but the rear wheel was not replaced because the part was not available. The local dealer was contacted several times and inform…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,320 miles reported. Look up ODI 11685219 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 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 ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
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Data completeness
4 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 | 2015 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 4100.0%ODI 10959545 · 390 miRIM SPLIT ALONG 5 SPOKES ON SIDECAR WHILE SITTING STATIONARY | 3100.0%ODI 11442124Fortunately I discovered this while the bike was parked. I was getting ready to go for a ride when I noticed that the front tire was flat. Upon further investigation I noticed the wheel had cracked all the way around wheel and caused the valve stem to be ripped from the inner tube. I also noticed that the rear wheel was cracking in the same exactly manner. The sidecar wheel looks intact. Ural had recalled their wheels for April of 2012 for the same reason. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10224386 · 4,975 miA WEEK AGO (4/5/08) WHILE RIDING MY RURAL MOTORCYCLE ( 2007 TOURIST), I HEARD A LOUD CLICK, CLICK, KLUNK!!! AND THEN THE REAR WHEEL MOMENTARILY FROZE WITH SOME GRINDING AND SCRAPING NOISES. CLICK CLICK KLUNK NOISE SEEMED TO HAVE EMITTED FROM THE CENTER OF THE MOTOR CYCLE AROUND THE MAIN TRANSMISSION AREA. I STOPPED THE MOTORCYCLE AND COULD DETERMINE NO DAMAGE UPON A SIMPLE VISUAL INSPECTION. I TESTED RIDING AND THE BIKE RESUMED WITH OUT PROBLEM. THEN LAST NIGHT , (04/13/08)THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED, CLICK, CLICK, KLUNK AND REAR WHEEL… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11442124Fortunately I discovered this while the bike was parked. I was getting ready to go for a ride when I noticed that the front tire was flat. Upon further investigation I noticed the wheel had cracked all the way around wheel and caused the valve stem to be ripped from the inner tube. I also noticed that the rear wheel was cracking in the same exactly manner. The sidecar wheel looks intact. Ural had recalled their wheels for April of 2012 for the same reason. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Suspension:Rear:Motorcycle Fork/Swingarm | 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. | 1100.0%ODI 11350459 · 32 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2019 IRBITSKI MOTOTSICLETNY ZAVOD N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR WHEEL FAILED TO ALIGN WITH THE FRONT WHEEL CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO EAGLE ROCK INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (845 MILLIGAN RD, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402) WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE REAR WHEEL DUE TO HOW THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. WHILE AT THE… |
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 | 4,855 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10959545 · 390 miRIM SPLIT ALONG 5 SPOKES ON SIDECAR WHILE SITTING STATIONARY ODI 11685219 · 9,320 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Tourist. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, the rear wheel started wobbling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact replaced the wheel with the spare. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding, but the rear wheel was not replaced because the part was not available. The local dealer was contacted several times and inform… |
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 | 1 | None | ODI 11685219 · 9,320 miThe contact owns a 2012 Ural Tourist. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V431000 (Wheels); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, the rear wheel started wobbling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the contact replaced the wheel with the spare. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding, but the rear wheel was not replaced because the part was not available. The local dealer was contacted several times and inform… |
| 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.
2015: 0 complaints · 2019: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 | — |
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.