- The problem
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
- The risk
- The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2013 for the manual transmission.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Speed Triple year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Triumph Speed Triple recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
- The risk
- If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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Triumph Speed Triple: every year compared
All Speed Triple years2012 Triumph Speed Triple vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Speed Triple | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | 4 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph America | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Explorer | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple
Does the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple: manual transmission (May 2013); turn signal (March 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 53 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Speed Triple year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Triumph Speed Triple years have the most complaints?
2005 (7), 2001 (3), 1999 (2). See every Triumph Speed Triple year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Triumph Speed Triple has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data