repaired · 2021 Q2
Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2016 Triumph ThruxtonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-015 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Triumph Thruxton has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Service brakes
2Exterior lighting
1Electrical system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 17 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Triumph Thruxton 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2016 vs. every other Thruxton 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 Thruxton median. How we score
'04'08'09'13'14'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Triumph Thruxton, and the recalls they led to.
- Extended Stopping DistanceNo recall
In owners' words
What Thruxton owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
the front brakes are inconsistent when engaged. the first squeeze of the brakes are spongy and almost completely squeeze down and then subsequent braking with completely clamp in 1”. The problem does not go away even after bleeding the brakes. This has occurred since ownership of over 1 year. I…
The front brake requires a first 'pump' to become effective. On subsequent application the brakes work as expected. After a short time I need to 'pump' the brake again (when first applying the brakes I can almost pull the lever to the grip). This is a known problem on many owner forums. Due to the…
Very time I push the front breaks, it feel spongy. First push the leveler goes almost all way down. It becomes more firm once you push it two or three time more, however, it vanishes after that. I took it to the dealer but they said that the breaks are working good. I have also changed the break…
Own a 2016 Thruxton?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.