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2013 Triumph Trophy SEProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-608 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 100%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE has problems

1 complaint 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 system10

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

2 recalls

2013 Triumph Trophy SE 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.

100%repaired · 2015 Q2

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 13V-608 · Dec 4, 2013 · 416 vehicles · 416 repaired

Risk. If the center mount fractures, it will not provide adequate support for the center stand while the vehicle is parked and may cause the motorcycle to fall over,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 13V-223 · May 28, 2013 · 513 vehicles

Risk. If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, 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

2013 vs. every other Trophy SE 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 median. How we score

'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Trophy SE owners report

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

BIKE SHUTS OFF OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE STEERING IS PUSHED HARD TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL ON SEVERAL OWNER FORUMS AND IS CAUSED BY A STRETCHED IGNITION WIRE WHICH TRIUMPH WILL NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR FOR UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE BIKE…
Complaint 11185821 · Mar 11, 2019 · 22,000 miles

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