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2018 Triumph Thruxton Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2018 Triumph Thruxton, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2018 Triumph Thruxton

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 20V015000 Reported 3,244 vehicles potentially affected Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

    Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.

    Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this…

  2. Engine (engine and engine cooling) and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 18V084000 Reported 2,824 vehicles potentially affected Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

    Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.

    Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is 33.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 Triumph Thruxton have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Engine won’t start. Gearshift indicator shows a dash line, no fuel level shown, and engine modes are flashing on the dashboard. Once this occurs, the engine will not start. Turning the handlebars or t”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 12, 2022 · Electrical system

“The front brake lever must be pumped for full effectiveness prior to stopping. This is an ongoing issue, and occurs every time the brakes are applied.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2020 · Service brakes

Compare Triumph Thruxton model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Thruxton model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Triumph Thruxton11
2008 Triumph Thruxton10
2009 Triumph Thruxton10
2013 Triumph Thruxton01
2014 Triumph Thruxton10
2016 Triumph Thruxton221
2017 Triumph Thruxton25
2018 Triumph Thruxton22
2019 Triumph Thruxton01

Checking a specific 2018 Triumph Thruxton

How do I know if my 2018 Triumph Thruxton 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 2018 Triumph Thruxton; 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 18V084000).

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

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.