repaired · 2021 Q2
Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2017 Triumph ThruxtonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 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 January 28, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Triumph Thruxton has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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
2017 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 2017 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 on my 2017 Triumph Thruxton r have developed a need to pull twice in order to get a bite. The first pull on the lever comes back very easy with little stopping power. The second pull engages and stopping power is restored. This seems dangerous when a panic situation occurs. This…
My bike has the same issue as many other Triumph Thruxton 1200Rs with a soft initial brake application. The first time that the brakes are applied, there is extra travel and a softer lever feel. After the first application, a subsequent application has a shorter travel. I reported this to a dealer…
The front braking system on my 2017 Triumph Thruxton R has excessive brake lever travel that has gotten progressively worse. This has resulting in 'double pumping' the front brake lever to achieve adequate braking power, which in an emergency situation may not be possible. The brakes have been…
Own a 2017 Thruxton?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.