2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R
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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020 Rocket 3 TFC, 2020-2024 Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT, 2022 Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, and Rocket 3 R Black motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail to move fluid through the system properly, requiring an extended distance to stop.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission issues Not related to a quickshifter mine did not come with one. It pops out of gear at low rpms or deceleration which can lead to an accident. In cornering and braking to rapid decelerat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2026 · Power train
“-Rear brake pedal travels to the mechanical stop with very little braking effectiveness. The motorcycle is available for inspection. -With the rear brake effectively useless full braking capability is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2022 · Service brakes
Compare Triumph Rocket 3 R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Rocket 3 R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Triumph Rocket 3 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Triumph Rocket 3 R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R
How do I know if my 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R 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 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R; 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 20V740000).
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
- Rocket III35 complaints
- Thruxton31 complaints
- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- 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.