2017 Triumph Thruxton problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2020-01-15 · campaign 20V015000 · 3,244 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2018-01-31 · campaign 18V084000 · 2,824 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2016-06-13 · campaign 16E057000 · 119 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (101)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-22 · COM2_35786 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-07-14 · COM1-35109 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-06-23 · COM2 - 34886 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Electrical System 2026-05-19 · COM6 - 34491 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of triumph diagnostic tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-19 · COM5 - 34490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice announcing the availability of technical bulletin 264.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · TB264 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: triumph diagnostic tool - new motorcycle connection and diagnostics workflow, triumph diagnostic tool - end of support for microsoft windows 10.
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What owners report
2024-01-28 · Service Brakes“the front brakes on my 2017 triumph thruxton r have developed a need to pull twice in order to get a bite. the first pull on the lever comes back very easy with little stopping power. the second pull engages and stopping power is restored. this seems dangerous when a panic situation occurs. this issue was first noticed 2 years ago and i have had th…”
2022-11-14 · Service Brakes“my bike has the same issue as many other triumph thruxton 1200rs with a soft initial brake application. the first time that the brakes are applied, there is extra travel and a softer lever feel. after the first application, a subsequent application has a shorter travel. i reported this to a dealer early on, and they stated that they did not fi…”
2022-10-03 · Vehicle Speed Control“this vehicle has a dangerous flaw while downshifting and holding in the clutch lever. the engine will stall ! it is dangerous because i am relying on the engine braking to help slow down the motorcycle in a turn. because the engine stalls the speed of the motorcycle increases. it is a worldwide problem but i do not see a recall listed in the nh…”
2021-10-26 · Service Brakes“the front braking system on my 2017 triumph thruxton r has excessive brake lever travel that has gotten progressively worse. this has resulting in 'double pumping' the front brake lever to achieve adequate braking power, which in an emergency situation may not be possible. the brakes have been maintained at the appropriate intervals, new brake pa…”
2017-07-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 80 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.