- 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
2014 Triumph Tiger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Triumph Tiger with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the engine & cooling (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
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Triumph Tiger problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 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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1 complaints about the 2014 Triumph Tiger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 triumph tiger. The contact stated that the muffler fractured and detached from the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the welds were insufficiently welded and the muffler and rear of the frame needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Triumph Tiger: every year compared
All Tiger years2014 Triumph Tiger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Triumph Tiger | 1 | 1 | C | |
| 2014 Triumph Thunderbird | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 R | 2 | 1 | - | 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 Tiger
Does the 2014 Triumph Tiger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 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 2014 Triumph Tiger?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Triumph Tiger had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 2016 and the latest on September 1, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Triumph Tiger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 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 2014 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