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...
2011-2014 · 4 model years
Triumph Tiger 800 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Triumph Tiger 800 across 4 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Tiger 800 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 Tiger 800 problems
Triumph Tiger 800 recalls 5
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.
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box...
Latest Tiger 800 complaints
2012 Triumph tiger 800. Consumer writes in regards to transmissions gear change mechanism. *Ld the consumer stated the gear shift moved freely between the downshift and upshift positions. *Js
Nhtsa campaign number: 13v104000 ("due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture. ") Is already in effect for some triumph motorcycles, including my make/model/year. The vin on my triumph does not fall into this recall for some reason, but I've already experienced both front turn signals failing in the exact same way this recall describes. The first time it happened to my front right signal in june 2015. I noticed my front left signal broken today, october 12, 2017.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle. While driving various speeds, the contact stated that there was excessive vibration on the passenger side throttle grip. As a result, the contact's right hand became numb and made it difficult to operate the throttle grip and front brake. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,400.
Vehicle is a 2012 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle with 980 miles. Bike ran flawlessly until today when it developed a random engine stalling problem that occurs as the throttle is initially applied, regardless of clutch action or position. This usually happens when stopped as at a traffic light or stop sign and can cause a safety issue when motorists aren't expecting the bike to block the intersection. This is a class problem with this particular motorcycle. I am a member of a tiger 800 forum and this issue...
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affects about 30% of the owners there and the number of cases keeps growing. I believe it will affect virtually every tiger 800 in time. My opinion as a fairly experienced mechanic is that there is likely an issue with the bike's idle air control system or throttle bodies. We have heard off the record that triumph is aware of the problem but they have neither acknowledged the issue publicly that I am aware of nor have we any idea if/when there will be a solution. *Tr
Questions about the Triumph Tiger 800
Which Triumph Tiger 800 years have the most problems?
Which Triumph Tiger 800 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Triumph Tiger 800 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Triumph Tiger 800 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Triumph Tiger 800 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