2020 Triumph Rocket 3 Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (7) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2023-10-31 · campaign 23V730000 · 3,557 vehicles
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020 Rocket 3 TFC, 2020-2024 Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT, 2022 Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, and Rocket 3 R Black motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail to move fluid through the system properly, requiring an extended distance to stop.
Risk: Extended stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 611.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2020-11-30 · campaign 20V740000 · 1,241 vehicles
Defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.
Risk: Over time, the air in the ABS modulator can deteriorate rear braking efficiency, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.
Service bulletins (131)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-06-16 · COM1 - 34815 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer notice reminding of the correct brake bleed requirement following extended storage, as outlined in the owner's handbook.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 131 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-03 · Service Brakes“the rear brake system on my 2020 triumph rocket 3 gt has failed repeatedly since purchase. after 2–3 rides, the rear brake progressively fades and then loses all braking force. the defect has been reproduced six times over multiple years and is documented in six repair orders. the motorcycle is available for inspection. the safety risk is loss of …”
2026-04-30 · Service Brakes“after triumph recall myself and many rocket owners are still experiencing brake failure on our bikes. we are being forced by triumph to dealer to bleed brakes at our cost. this does not fix the issue as brakes keep failing. additionally, on my bike this is causing the hill hold indicator light to indicate hill hold is active, when in fact it is not…”
2026-02-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,849 mi“the contact owns a 2020 triumph rocket 3 gt. the contact stated that the rear brake master cylinder failed to move fluid through the system properly, which required an extended distance to stop the motorcycle. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 23v730000 (service brakes, hydraulic); and associated the failure with the recall; however, af…”
2022-12-24 · Service Brakes“triumph has issued a recall for rear brakes failing that does not fix the issue. myself and many other owners are experiencing multiple rear brake failures after several recall attempts. i have had my rear brakes fixed by recall 3 times, including an abs modulator replacement and my brakes are going bad again. this is an extreme safety issue and so…”
2022-09-28 · Service Brakes“the rear brake pedal when pushed goes all the way down and does not actuate the rear brake at all. this failure affects the breaking safety of the motorcycle substantially.…”
2022-04-15 · Service Brakes“triumph issued a recall (sran 587) regarding the rear braking system. i have had the bike to the dealer twice in which they replaced the rear abs module and bled the brakes and the problem continues. i have scheduled to take it in for servicing again on 4/28/2022. they have no remedy besides frequent bleeding of the brakes at their expense. i told …”
2021-07-18 · Service Brakes“the turn indicators on my motorcycle will randomly fail and the display will read “ left front indicator failure” etc. this has happened on all four indicators and the fault will continue until the motorcycle is shut off. this happens almost daily on one of the four indicators. there is a very real danger of other drivers not knowing of your turnin…”
2021-07-18 · Service Brakes“the rear brake failed completely. no pressure from the abs system. there is a recall for this issue and it was already completed. the dealer confirmed the problem happened a second time and performed the recall procedure a second time. many people have had repeat failures of their rear brake, including myself. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.