Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020 Rocket 3 TFC, 2020-2024 Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT, 2022 Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, and Rocket 3 R Black motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail to move fluid through the system...
2020-2024 · 5 model years
Triumph Rocket 3 R Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Triumph Rocket 3 R across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2021 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Rocket 3 R 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 Rocket 3 R problems
Triumph Rocket 3 R recalls 2
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.
Latest Rocket 3 R complaints
Transmission issues Not related to a quickshifter mine did not come with one. It pops out of gear at low rpms or deceleration which can lead to an accident. In cornering and braking to rapid deceleration for emergency.it just stopped shifting properly one day. I had some voltage problems on the 5v wire all symptoms are fixed except the transmission. Thinking maybe the GPS gear position sensor. Nope pedal is sloppy and needing manual pressure to stay engaged.
-Rear brake pedal travels to the mechanical stop with very little braking effectiveness. The motorcycle is available for inspection. -With the rear brake effectively useless full braking capability is not available. The inability to stop efficiently is absent putting the rider and other motorists at risk. -The motorcycle is currently at the dealer for inspection/repair. The service desk confirmed the rear brake pedal traveled to the mechanical stop with little resistance. -The motorcycle was dropped off at the...
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dealer on 6/24/22. No other agencies have inspected it. -There were no warning lamps or messages. The brake pedal began to "soften" at approximately 2400 miles. -The motorcycle VIN shows no outstanding recalls, including NHTSA Campaign Number 20V740000 however it would appear the problem may still exist.
The contact owns a 2021 Triumph Rocket 3R. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank while riding the motorcycle and, while the motorcycle was stationary. One day after refueling the motorcycle, fuel started spewing out of the fuel tank while riding. The contact then took the motorcycle to a dealer as fuel continued to spew out of the fuel tank. The motorcycle remained in the possession of the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Questions about the Triumph Rocket 3 R
Which Triumph Rocket 3 R years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2021 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2021 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Triumph Rocket 3 R years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Rocket 3 R years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Triumph Rocket 3 R problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), fuel system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Rocket 3 R have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Triumph Rocket 3 R 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