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2013 Triumph Speed TripleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10

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

2 recalls

2013 Triumph Speed Triple 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.

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 13V-211 · May 16, 2013 · 279 vehicles

Risk. The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 13V-104 · Mar 22, 2013 · 3,799 vehicles

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.

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

2013 vs. every other Speed Triple 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 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08'12'13'16'19'20
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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Triple owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R…
Complaint 10514583 · May 31, 2013 · 2,780 miles

Own a 2013 Speed Triple?

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