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Triumph Spitfire Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Triumph Spitfire (1968–1979).

14
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1972
year with most recalls

Pick your Triumph Spitfire model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 Triumph Spitfire30
1978 Triumph Spitfire30
1977 Triumph Spitfire10
1976 Triumph Spitfire20
1975 Triumph Spitfire10
1974 Triumph Spitfire20
1973 Triumph Spitfire30
1972 Triumph Spitfire50
1971 Triumph Spitfire30
1970 Triumph Spitfire20
1969 Triumph Spitfire40
1968 Triumph Spitfire20

All Triumph Spitfire recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Triumph Spitfire, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 82V072000 Reported 120 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements".

    Remedy: Vehicle certification label and VIN plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

  2. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 79V019000 Reported 17,800 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Due to the angle of fitment of the fuel tank separator, the separator hose may become kinked. This kinking may result in fuel line restriction which may cause the fuel tank to collapse.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the fuel connector hose in a way that will prevent separator hose kinking. This will be done at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978

  3. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V021000 Reported 5,121 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    A casting defect may be present in certain front brake caliper assemblies. This defect may result in eventual cracking of a brake caliper securing a lug. This would lead to decreased braking performance.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.

    Model years: 1979

  4. Emission control (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 79V045000 Reported 3,700 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank…

    Remedy: Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.

    Model years: 1979

  5. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 78V027000 Reported 1,400 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.

    Remedy: All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.

    Model years: 1978

  6. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 78V013000 Reported 107,950 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.

    Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

  7. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 78V015000 Reported 36,611 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.

    Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

  8. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 76V085000 Reported 26,686 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1971, 1972, 1973

  9. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 73V055000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1972

  10. Universal joint (power train)

    NHTSA 72V266000 Reported 111 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1972

  11. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 71V196000 Reported 20,559 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1968, 1969, 1970

  12. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 69V104000 Reported 888 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1969

  13. Markings (tires)

    NHTSA 69V024000 Reported 5,450 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1969

  14. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 68V105000 Reported 500 vehicles potentially affected JAGUAR CARS

    Model years: 1968

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.