- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the lights (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 2013 for the turn signal. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Tiger 800 year, for its age
#276 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 problems
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2012 Triumph Tiger 800 recalls 4
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 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.
- The risk
- If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 26, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
- The problem
- 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 may detach from the machine.
- The risk
- If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
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3 complaints about the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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
Triumph Tiger 800: every year compared
All Tiger 800 years2012 Triumph Tiger 800 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Triumph Street Triple | 4 | 5 | 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 Tiger 800
Does the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800: turn signal (March 2013); kickstand / center stand (August 2011); engine and engine cooling (August 2011); equipment (August 2011). 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 2012 Triumph Tiger 800?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), lights (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 19, 2011 and the latest on June 29, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Triumph Tiger 800 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 Tiger 800 years have the most complaints?
2012 (3), 2013 (1). See every Triumph Tiger 800 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 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