2012 Triumph Street Triple recalls and problems
The 2012 Triumph Street Triple has 5 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Triumph dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Triumph Street Triple vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Triumph Street Triple recalls
Recall 14V-548: Steering
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2012, to October 1, 2013, and equipped with ABS. In the affected motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen.
Risk: If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four bolts with new bolts containing threadlock, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 501.
Recall 13V-319: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through June 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-888-283-5288.
Recall 13V-215: Vehicle Speed Control, Steering
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012 Street Triple motorcycles manufactured from June 2012 through November 2012; and model year 2012 Daytona 675 motorcycles manufactured July 2012 through October 2012. The motorcycles may have been assembled without a guide for the throttle cables.
Risk: Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a throttle cable guide free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Recall 13V-104: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Recall 13V-032: Wheels
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Risk: Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
2012 Triumph Street Triple problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,248 miles (median of owner reports).
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 2012 Triumph Street Triple complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Triumph Street Triple have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2012 Triumph Street Triple: 14V-548 (steering), 13V-319 (service brakes, hydraulic), 13V-215 (vehicle speed control, steering), 13V-104 (exterior lighting), 13V-032 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Triumph Street Triple?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,248 miles.
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.