- The problem
- 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 may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
- The risk
- Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2014 for the injectors. For comparison, the 2013 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Triumph Thunderbird problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Triumph Thunderbird recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power with the throttle control grip being activated. The contact waited for 20 minutes to restart the motorcycle however, the failure recurred. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the motorcycle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 triumph thunderbird. While driving between 35-55 mph, the contact's motorcycle made an abnormal knocking noise. The noise was loud and a distraction. The vehicle was towed to southern california motorcycles (515 w lambert rd, brea, ca 92821, (714) 256-6700) to be diagnosed, but the test came back incomplete. The dealer stated that the motor was not as noisy as other motorcycles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that "the motor was not noisy enough". The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,100. The vin was invalid.
Triumph Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years2014 Triumph Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Triumph Thunderbird | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 R | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Tiger | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Storm | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Bonneville | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2014 Triumph Thunderbird
Does the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird: injectors (November 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 21, 2019 and the latest on August 22, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
2010 (7), 2013 (4), 2014 (2). See every Triumph Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Triumph Thunderbird 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