2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · 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 (133)
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 133 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-10-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 triumph rocket 3r motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the rear brakes became inoperable. the contact pumped the brakes, but the brakes failed to respond. there were no warning lights illuminated. the motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 20v740000 (…”
2023-01-02 · Service Brakes“over the course of 16 months of ownership, i have now scheduled a second appointment to have my rear brake lines flushed and refilled under warranty. this can be inspected if necessary. the reason for scheduling this maintenance is the brakes will "fade" over the course of several weeks to months due to an admitted manufacturing/ assembly defect w…”
2021-04-28 · Service Brakes · 3,100 mi“rear brake: reduced braking in rear brake worsening over time. problem was cause for recall, after recall repair, i had a second decrease in braking power which required another fix. pumping the brakes while riding seemed to keep the brake at least operational but nowhere near where it should be. fuel gauge: stopped reading fuel level - part w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.