Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Triumph Thruxton, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Triumph Thruxton.
| 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… |
| 2019233 16 May 2019 | Accessories Issue: This recall is for accessory "Café Racer" fairing kits sold as optional or aftermarket equipment for certain motorcycles. The two conduits that position… |
| 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.
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
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 2018 Triumph Thruxton: 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