2016 Triumph Speed Triple R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple 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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Electrical system: wiring
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles. A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wire, rerouting it to avoid contact with the bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,502 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Soft front brake lever that constantly returns after multiple brake bleeds. First pull of the front brake lever is soft, followed by a more firm second pull. Happens when stationary or when moving.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2021 · Service brakes
“Front brake lever is always very soft on first pull and produces reduced braking ability. The lever is firm on the second pull and the front brakes operate and stop properly. I usually squeeze the lev”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 29, 2020 · Service brakes
Compare Triumph Speed Triple R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Speed Triple R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Triumph Speed Triple R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Triumph Speed Triple R | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R
How do I know if my 2016 Triumph Speed Triple 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R; 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 17V700000).
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.