Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit...
2002-2014 · 5 model years
Triumph America Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Triumph America across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
America complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common America problems
Triumph America recalls 2
On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
Latest America complaints
Vehi me will sometimes stall during idle while standing still. Sometimes vehicle vehicle would fail to start creating a hazard when I'm in traffic. Other times when fuelling or taking a break I shut vehicle off. When I come back vehicle refuse to start by only making a clicking sound. This happen so randomly that they bike could be park for a day or two and don't start and and then bike would later start at it own leisure. Battery was change and nothing. Took the bike to dealership since it still under warranty and nothing. Most recently bike was fully charge with a charger and it only made a clicking sound like click click click
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 triumph america. The contact stated that when he attempted to brake, the vehicle stalled. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and were looking into the issue. The failure had recurred three times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 42.
Questions about the Triumph America
Which Triumph America years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2012 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Triumph America years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other America years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Triumph America problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph America have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Triumph America model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data