2018 Triumph Thruxton
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 2 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd 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
Representative owner complaints
2 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 12, 2022
Engine won’t start. Gearshift indicator shows a dash line, no fuel level shown, and engine modes are flashing on the dashboard. Once this occurs, the engine will not start. Turning the handlebars or tugging slightly on the wire harness may occasionally cause a connection to occur, and the fuel pump will run again with the dash returning to normal. No noticeable chafing is visible on the wiring harness, but there appears to be an intermittent connection in the harness.
Service brakes, Nov 2, 2020
THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MUST BE PUMPED FOR FULL EFFECTIVENESS PRIOR TO STOPPING. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE, AND OCCURS EVERY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.