2012 Triumph Sprint GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT
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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Power train
Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple ABS motorcycles manufactured June 2012, through January 2013. The transmission on some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect detent spring.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised detent spring, free of charge. The recall began on June , 17 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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Equipment
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Triumph Sprint GT. 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 Sprint GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Sprint GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Triumph Sprint GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Triumph Sprint GT | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 Triumph Sprint GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Triumph Sprint GT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Triumph Sprint GT
How do I know if my 2012 Triumph Sprint GT 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 Sprint GT; 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 11V393000).
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.