2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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Is the repair still open on your Thruxton 1200R?

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2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R.

Most common 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2019-07-13, Exterior Lighting
SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER BACKLIGHTING MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT ESPECIALLY IN CONTRAST TO THE BRIGHT CENTER DISPLAY. ON DARK OR DIMLY LIT ROADS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ARE USELESS.
2017-10-30, Electrical System
BIKE SHUTS DOWN WHILE ON THE MOVE THUS SEVERELY COMPROMISING THE RIDER'S SAFETY.
2017-07-02, Electrical System
WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASING THIS MOTORCYCLE NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE HAS BEGUN STALLING. THE ISSUE OCCURS MAINLY WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND BLIPPING THE THROTTLE TO MATCH REVS. THERE IS A LOUD METALLIC PING THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE HANDLEBARS, FOLLOWED BY A TOTAL STALL OF THE ENGINE. HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP, BUT HAS HAPPENED COLD. QUICK APPLICATION OF THROTTLE FROM IDLE SOMETIMES RESULTS IN A PING, BUT NOT A STALL. A STALL HAS OCCURRED 6 TIMES FOR ME WITHIN 500 MILES, SEVERAL TIME WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND ONCE IN A BLIND CURVE, NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. MY BIKE HAS NOW BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR NEARLY 4 WEEKS WHILE A REPAIR IS ATTEMPTED. THIS IS A WELL-

2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R questions

Does the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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