2016 Triumph Thruxton
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 21 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 4 Thruxton model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, motorcycle, kickstand/center standJan 15, 2020
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
Campaign 20V015000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareJan 31, 2018
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is 33.
Campaign 18V084000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 13, 2016
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake levers, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
Campaign 16E057000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, Jul 14, 2017
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT DISPLAYS THE SPEED AND RPMS IS DIMLY LIT BECAUSE OF OPAQUE PAINT USED ON BACK OF BOARD CONTAINING THE NUMBERS. FOR RIDING AT NIGHT THE NUMBERS ARE TOO DIM TO READ DRIVING SPEED OR ENGINE SPEED.
Exterior lighting, Dec 4, 2016
NEW MOTORCYCLE AND FIRST NIGHT OUT WITH IT. INSTRUMENT PANEL AT NIGHT IS NOT LEGIBLE. THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER) IS TOO DIM TO BE ABLE TO READ THE NUMBERS MAKING IT IMPOSIBLE TO DETERMINE SPEED AND RPMS.