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2019 Triumph Speed Triple RSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-236 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS has problems

2 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

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

2 recalls

2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS 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 · 2022 Q1

Disc: pads

Recall 20V-236 · Apr 28, 2020 · 3,709 vehicles · 2,784 repaired

Risk. If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2021 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 19V-815 · Nov 15, 2019 · 466 vehicles · 375 repaired

Risk. A missed gear or false neutral can lead to sudden loss of acceleration, increasing 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

2019 vs. every other Speed Triple RS 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 Speed Triple RS median. How we score

'18'19'20'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Extended Stopping DistancePE21017 · closed Jan 15, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What Speed Triple RS owners report

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

Motorcycle brakes on the front require being double pumped in order to work properly. Vehicle has been in twice for the concern and the issue persists
Complaint 11611899 · Aug 30, 2024
THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS BREMBO MASTER AND CALIPERS AND ALWAYS REQUIRES A PUMP OF THE LEVER TO PROVIDE PRESSURE. THIS SEEMS IMMUNE TO BLEEDING AS IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CALIPER PISTONS. TRIUMPH IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NO REMEDY FOR THE ISSUE OTHER THAN CONTINUING TO…
Complaint 11373490 · Nov 6, 2020 · 1,100 miles

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