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2020 Triumph Rocket 3 RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-730 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2025 Q3

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 23V-730 · Oct 31, 2023 · 3,557 vehicles · 2,679 repaired

Risk. Extended stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2022 Q3

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 20V-740 · Nov 30, 2020 · 1,241 vehicles · 1,046 repaired

Risk. Over time, the air in the ABS modulator can deteriorate rear braking efficiency, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Triumph.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Rocket 3 R year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rocket 3 R median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Rocket 3 R owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Over the course of 16 months of ownership, I have now scheduled a second appointment to have my rear brake lines flushed and refilled under warranty. This can be inspected if necessary. The reason for scheduling this maintenance is the brakes will "fade" over the course of several weeks to months…
Complaint 11499763 · Jan 2, 2023
REAR BRAKE: REDUCED BRAKING IN REAR BRAKE WORSENING OVER TIME. PROBLEM WAS CAUSE FOR RECALL, AFTER RECALL REPAIR, I HAD A SECOND DECREASE IN BRAKING POWER WHICH REQUIRED ANOTHER FIX. PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE RIDING SEEMED TO KEEP THE BRAKE AT LEAST OPERATIONAL BUT NOWHERE NEAR WHERE IT SHOULD BE.…
Complaint 11414328 · Apr 28, 2021 · 3,100 miles

Own a 2020 Rocket 3 R?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.