2003 Triumph Bonneville America Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Starter assembly (electrical system)
On some motorcycles, under certain assembly conditions, the electrical power supply cable to the starter motor may come into direct contact with the oil cooler return pipe. This could cause the insulation on the starter cable to degrade.
Remedy: Dealers will examine the cable for signs of contact with the oil cooler pipe. The cable will be re-positioned. The recall began november 20, 2004. Owners should contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 2003 triumph bonneville t100. The motorcycle was purchased in february 2004 and had approximately 7000 miles on it at the time of the problem. On a trip from pittsburgh pa to dumfries, va, sp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2006 · Wheels
“Triumph t100 bonneville, 2003 model. 18,838.5 km. (approx. 11,800 miles) rear wheel spoke failed just above the bend in the spoke as it leaves the hub flange on the left ,(brake) side. The break is cl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2005 · Wheels
Compare Triumph Bonneville America model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Bonneville America model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Triumph Bonneville America | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Triumph Bonneville America | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Triumph Bonneville America | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Triumph Bonneville America
How do I know if my 2003 Triumph Bonneville America has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Triumph Bonneville America; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Triumph dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V262000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Thunderbird15 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.