Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R.
| 2020011 16 Jan 2020 | Structure Issue: On certain motorcycles, the spring for the side stand could break. This could allow the side stand to drop while riding. If this happens, the side stan… |
| 2018060 31 Jan 2018 | Powertrain On certain motorcycles, the engine management software may not maintain a stable engine idle when the throttle is opened and closed quickly, with the clutch dis… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Triumph told its dealers about the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011144 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-13 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11008179 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11006921 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-11 and that dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11005458 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11005456 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11005455 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-09 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11003732 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11003730 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 11000794 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10253644 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10253642 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10252943 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10251740 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10249307 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10247139 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10239437 | Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems. |
| 10239435 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10236782 | 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 Fixings. |
| 10236781 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10236780 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10236313 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10231157 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10231156 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
| 10231153 | Dealer notice reminding of the new California Prop 65 regulation. |
| 10231150 | Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Extended Stopping Distance
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation