Model year

2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R

Motorcycle, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Jul 2, 2017 to Jul 13, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year11,201 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2016 motorcycle
Severity index0.02016 motorcycles average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R peaked in 2017, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5220172201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

67% of complaints about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Engine and cooling
2
Fuel system
2
Lighting
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19E-029Apr 15, 2019Insufficient clearance for the wiring may result in damage to the harnesses causing a loss of headlights, turn signals or possibly a stallElectrical system1,201Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 13, 2019Failure Jul 2, 20181,000 milesPort Costa, CAExterior 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.

    NHTSA complaint 11231650
  2. Filed Oct 30, 2017Failure Oct 27, 20173,800 milesLOS Angeles, CAElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    BIKE SHUTS DOWN WHILE ON THE MOVE THUS SEVERELY COMPROMISING THE RIDER'S SAFETY.

    NHTSA complaint 11041484
  3. Filed Jul 2, 2017Failure Apr 28, 2017150 milesAmelia, OHElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion 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-DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITHIN THE TRIUMPH ENTHUSIAST COMMUNITY, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY.

    NHTSA complaint 11002689
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

69 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • COM3-28197 Jul 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • COM2-28140 Jul 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • COM1-28064 Jul 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • COM2-27933 Jun 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • COM1-27828 Jun 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • COM7-TDT May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM-02 Mar 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM-01 Apr 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • Parts Feb 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMTCOM01 Jan 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM03 Dec 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM01 Dec 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM03 May 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
  • SMT-COM01 Mar 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-TB230 Jun 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and Encapsulated Fixi…
  • SMT-COM03 Jun 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM02 Mar 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT23891 Mar 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM05 Jul 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM04 Jul 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMTCOM04 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • Technical Bullet Nov 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • 22714 Apr 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • 22651 Jan 11, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • 20733 SVC Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
  • SMT-COM01-13APRI Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMTCOM01 Mar 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • Pre Delivery Feb 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pre-delivery Intervention Check List.
  • SMT-COM04-16DECE Dec 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM01-06OCTO Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM02-14APRI Apr 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM09-25MAR2 Mar 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.3 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-TB206-06MAR2 Jun 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 206 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum Equipment Requirement.
  • SMT-COM03-19FEB2 Feb 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM02-18FEB2 Feb 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
  • SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7®, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEquipment Requirement…
  • SMT-COM07-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
  • SMT-TB200-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Camshaft Cover Tightening Sequence, Replacement Keyless ECM Setup Process, Pin Point Test - ABS Modulator Communication, Cylinder Head Oil Jet, Owners Handbook Correction - Instrument Functionality,…
  • SMT-COM06-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 200.
  • SMT-COM03-16DEC2 Dec 16, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-TB197-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
  • SMT-COM03-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
  • SMT-COM02-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-COM01-15OCT2 Oct 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMTCOM0429JUL201 Jul 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice advising how to prevent Instrument download failures and recover in the event a download has failed/interrupted.
  • SMT-COM03-27JUN2 Jun 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the introduction of the revised gearchange shaft to all liquid-cooled Triumph Modern Classics models.
  • SMT-COM02-24JUN2 Jun 24, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
  • SMT-COM04-12MAR2 Dec 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Notice to remind dealers on the availability of Technical Bulletin 194.
  • SMTTB19429 Jan 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 194 provides instructions that apply to Front Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Screws, Windscreen Support Fixings, Keyless Ignition, Clutch Cover Removal and Installation, Rider's Seat (single seat), Side Stand Spring Peg, Cylinder Head Inst…
  • SMTCom0229 Jan 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 194.
  • SMTCom0111 Dec 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 193.
  • SMTTB19311 Dec 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 193 provides instructions that applies to California Proposition 65 Hang Tag Reminder (Californian Market Only), Front Subframe Cable Clips, Alternator Cover Sealant, Chassis ECM DTCs Flagged Incorrectly, Pin Point Test - Power Source Vol…
  • SMTCom0102Aug201 Feb 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMTCom0110April2 Apr 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 189.
  • SMT-Com01-10Apri Apr 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 189.
  • SMTTB18419Februa Feb 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Bulletin 184 provides instructions that apply to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Final Drive Belt, Front Fork Reflector, Clutch Cable Guide, Big End Bearing Selection Chart, Detent Wheel and Detent Lever Spring, Triumph…
  • SMTCom0319Februa Feb 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 184.
  • SMT-Com01-23Janu Jan 23, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
  • SMT-TN174-20Marc Mar 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical News 174 provides instructions that apply to Front Brake Calipers, Rider Configurable Modes, Breather Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence, Crankcase Tightening Sequence, Left and Right Hand Switch Housings, Owner's Handbook - Rake Specification Correc…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.