1999 Triumph Legend Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Triumph Legend, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 1999
- 2001
1 safety recall for the 1999 Triumph Legend
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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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Triumph Legend have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This complaint refers to a motorcyle which failed 4 times, twice at highway speeds. Both times i was very nearly hit. I sued under the maryland lemon law after the 4th failure. During testimony, trium”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2002 · Engine and engine cooling
“Whenever coils got hot it would cause motorcycle to stall out. This caused driver to spill off motorcycle. Problem could occur at any speed. Have been to dealership numerous times for stalling problem”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2001 · Electrical system
Compare Triumph Legend model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Legend model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Triumph Legend | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Triumph Legend | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Triumph Legend
How do I know if my 1999 Triumph Legend 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 1999 Triumph Legend; 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 99V083000).
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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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.