1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. Check your own VIN below.
- 1999
- 2000
1 safety recall for the 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport
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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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Oil can leak from between the crankcase halves.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower crankcase bolts.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport. 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 Thunderbird Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Thunderbird Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Triumph Thunderbird Sport | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport
How do I know if my 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport 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 1999 Triumph Thunderbird Sport; 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 99V083000).
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.