2019 Triumph Speed TwinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Triumph Speed Twin, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-014 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Triumph Speed Twin 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 Twin 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.

77%repaired · 2021 Q2

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 20V-014 · Jan 15, 2020 · 1,304 vehicles · 1,010 repaired

Risk. A loss of ability to change gears may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2020 Q3

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 19V-167 · Mar 5, 2019 · 848 vehicles · 826 repaired

Risk. Loss of coolant near the rear tire may cause a loss of traction, increasing the risk of 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 Twin 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 Twin median. How we score

'19'20'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Speed Twin owners report

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

The front brakes lost compression so much that the breaks wouldn't engage until the lever was pulled all the way back to the grip. Took to the shop they said there was air in the line. Front brakes were flushed and fresh brake fluid was added. Brakes felt fine once I got it out of the shop but then…
Complaint 11488377 · Oct 7, 2022
2019 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN WITH BREMBO FRONT BRAKES. FRONT BRAKE LEVER FEELS MUSHY ON FIRST PULL, IT'S SOFT ENOUGH TO PULL ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE BAR. IF RELEASED AND PULLED AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, THE LEVER FEELS NORMAL/MUCH FIRMER. THIS "DOUBLE PULL" ISSUE RECURS WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE NOT USED FOR…
Complaint 11367042 · Oct 29, 2020

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