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2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-150 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 has problems

5 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 system30
Power train20
Engine10
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 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.

43%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 20V-150 · Mar 17, 2020 · 1,585 vehicles · 683 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of vehicle lighting or an engine stall increases 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 Trophy SE A1 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 Trophy SE A1 median. How we score

'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trophy SE A1 owners report

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

THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF COMPLAINT 11266466. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THE TRIUMPH TROPHY IGNITION SWITCH WIRING FAILURES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMPLAINT MADE TO NHTSA THIS YEAR (11185821). I HAVE ALSO VISITED A WEB SITE FOR TRIUMPH TROPHY OWNERS…
Complaint 11266570 · Oct 6, 2019 · 16,700 miles
EARLIER TODAY I WAS RIDING MY 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY SE MOTORCYCLE ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BIKE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WOULD SHUT OF WHENEVER THE HANDLE BARS WERE…
Complaint 11266466 · Oct 5, 2019 · 16,700 miles
I WAS BACKING UP MY MOTORCYCLE (WHILE IT WAS RUNNING) AND AS I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, ALL ELECTRICAL SHUT OFF (THE ENGINE INCLUDED). THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TURNED THE HANDLEBARS TO THE RIGHT, AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, FROM ONLY HAPPENING WHEN TURNING FULL RIGHT TO…
Complaint 11218186 · Jun 5, 2019 · 21,500 miles

Own a 2017 Trophy SE A1?

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