2012 Triumph Speed Triple Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple
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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Manual transmission (power train)
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Triumph Speed Triple. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Triumph Speed Triple model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Speed Triple model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Triumph Speed Triple | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Triumph Speed Triple | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Triumph Speed Triple | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 Triumph Speed Triple | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 Triumph Speed Triple | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Triumph Speed Triple | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Triumph Speed Triple | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Triumph Speed Triple | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Triumph Speed Triple | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Triumph Speed Triple | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Triumph Speed Triple | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Triumph Speed Triple
How do I know if my 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 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 Speed Triple; 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 13V104000).
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
- Triumph18 complaints
- Tiger 1050 Ccm Abs17 complaints
- Thunderbird15 complaints
- Rocket 3 GT13 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.