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2012 Triumph Explorer Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2012 Triumph Explorer, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2012 Triumph Explorer

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 14V765000 Reported 2,180 vehicles potentially affected Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

    Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2011, to June 1, 2014. The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.

    Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's…

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 13V180000 Reported 1,186 vehicles potentially affected Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

    Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Triumph Explorer have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 21,087 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The bolt on the shift assembly (threaded from bottom /up) came off. The shift assembly arm came off when in motion and i was unable to change gears. Motorcycle was stuck in gear with no ability to shi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2016 · Power train

Compare Triumph Explorer model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Explorer model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Triumph Explorer10
2012 Triumph Explorer21
2013 Triumph Explorer21
2014 Triumph Explorer10
2017 Triumph Explorer01

Checking a specific 2012 Triumph Explorer

How do I know if my 2012 Triumph Explorer 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Triumph Explorer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 13V180000).

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.

Other Triumph models

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.