2012 Ural Tourist recalls and problems

The 2012 Ural Tourist has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ural dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Ural Tourist vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Ural Tourist recalls

Recall 13V-507: Wheels

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 273 vehicles affected · IRBIT MOTORWORKS OF AMERICA

Problem: 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.

Risk: The failure of a rim may result in a wheel lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2012 Ural Tourist problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,320 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Ural Tourist complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 9,320 miles · reported Sep 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 informed the contact that the part to do the recall…

Wheels · reported Jul 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ural Tourist have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ural Tourist: 13V-507 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ural Tourist?

Owners report wheels problems most often (4 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,320 miles.

Are Ural recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ural dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.