2017 Triumph Thruxton

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 5 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 4 Thruxton model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 5
Primary concernService brakes3 reports · 60% of complaints
Owner complaints5Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship3 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes3
  2. Engine1
  3. Fuel/propulsion system1
  4. Vehicle speed control1

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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: engine

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 1, 2017

    THE MOTORCYCLE STALL WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR, ALSO FROM 3RD TO 2ND GEAR. WILL STALL WHEN SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AND YOU GIVE A LITTLE THROTTLE YOU HEAR AND CLANK SOUND AND IT STALLS. WILL STALL WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES AND AT INTERSECTIONS. HAVE TAKEN IT INTO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE ISSUE. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ON FACEBOOK. I HAVE A VIDEO OF IT STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I CAN EMAIL YOU THE VIDEO, YOUR WEBSITE WILL NOT ACCEPT VIDEOS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS 6/20/2017, IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 TIMES PRIOR TO THAT.