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2017 Triumph Street TwinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Triumph Street Twin, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-133 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 60%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Triumph Street 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
Electrical system20
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

2017 Triumph Street 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.

60%repaired · 2020 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 19V-133 · Feb 27, 2019 · 12,654 vehicles · 7,575 repaired

Risk. Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, 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

2017 vs. every other Street 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 Street Twin median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Street Twin owners report

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

The contact’s son owns a 2017 Triumph Street Twin. The contact stated that whenever the motorcycle was started, the RPM increased and the engine revved while in a standalone position. The contact stated that once the motorcycle was placed in a straight position and the handlebars were straight, the…
Complaint 11697951 · Nov 6, 2025 · 51,000 miles
OVER TIME, THE TURN SIGNALS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF HOW TIGHTLY THE WIRING HARNESS IS TO THE HEADSTOCK. BECAUSE OF THE OVEREXTENSION OF THE WIRES, THE CONNECTION FOR THE TURN SIGNALS BEGINS TO BREAK THUS CAUSING DAMAGE.
Complaint 11319011 · Mar 23, 2020 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2017 Street Twin?

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