2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black recalls and problems

The 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black recalls

Recall 19V-133: Electrical System

Reported Feb 27, 2019 · 12,654 vehicles affected · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.

Risk: Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.

2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Power Train	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Feb 9, 2018

11/19/16,I was contacted by police that my 66 year old husband, [xxx], was in an automobile accident and did not survive. 2/21/17 received recall from triumph about the expansion air-gap being too small causing the heated handlebar grip to expand making contact with handlbar end weight and the throttle will no longer return to its positive stop. Because the accident report was so graphic, I did not read it until 2/19/17. I knew something was wrong with the motorcycle when I read it. 2 days later, I received the recall & then knew what was wrong. However, attorneys say the motorcycle is so…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black: 19V-133 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1).

Are Triumph recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Triumph dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.