- The problem
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.
- The risk
- An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Triumph Tiger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Triumph Tiger with NHTSA, most often about the lights (2) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2014 for the fuel injection system. For comparison, the 2013 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Tiger year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Triumph Tiger problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2012 Triumph Tiger 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 2012 Triumph Tiger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
All the turn signal stalks have broken except the left front through normal riding, bike has never been down. I can tell the left front was replaced before I bought the bike in january of 2016 because it has witness marks in the bulb housing and the stalk material is rubbery and the material on the three broken stalks are similar to a hard wax consistency. I gave my vin # to my local triumph dealer and I was told there is no recalls on this bike so I attempted to repair the three broken stems with epoxy without...
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success. I later googled the issue and found the recall on the nhtsa website, I called the local dealer again with the recall info and they told me they would call me back which they never did. I then called the triumph usa toll free customer number, told them the issue, gave them my vin#, and they told me that all four stalks were replaced by the selling dealer in cartersville, ga, which, I can assure you, three were never done. The customer service rep wasn't interested in helping me out, just basically told me "too bad". I left a message with his supervisor [[redacted]] on oct. 13, 2016 And never heard anything again. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Rear brake light will not illuminate unless firm pressure is used on the front brake lever (rear brake light switch is ok). *Tr
Triumph Tiger: every year compared
All Tiger years2012 Triumph Tiger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Triumph Tiger | 2 | 1 | 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 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
Does the 2012 Triumph Tiger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Triumph Tiger: fuel injection system (January 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 2012 Triumph Tiger?
How many complaints has the 2012 Triumph Tiger had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 11, 2012 and the latest on January 23, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Triumph Tiger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Tiger 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 years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2013 (2), 1999 (1). See every Triumph Tiger year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Triumph Tiger 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