2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (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 (109)
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 109 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-07 · Power Train“transmission issues not related to a quickshifter mine did not come with one. it pops out of gear at low rpms or deceleration which can lead to an accident. in cornering and braking to rapid deceleration for emergency.it just stopped shifting properly one day. i had some voltage problems on the 5v wire all symptoms are fixed except the transmission…”
2022-06-24 · Service Brakes“-rear brake pedal travels to the mechanical stop with very little braking effectiveness. the motorcycle is available for inspection. -with the rear brake effectively useless full braking capability is not available. the inability to stop efficiently is absent putting the rider and other motorists at risk. -the motorcycle is currently at the dealer …”
2022-03-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2021 triumph rocket 3r. the contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank while riding the motorcycle and, while the motorcycle was stationary. one day after refueling the motorcycle, fuel started spewing out of the fuel tank while riding. the contact then took the motorcycle to a dealer as fuel continued to spew out of…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.