2010 Triumph Thunderbird Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird
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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Equipment
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 thunderbird and thunderbird ABS motorcycles manufactured from september 2009 through august 2010. These motorcycles were built with an incompatible thread locker/screw combination at the front fender mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will install new screws, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 19,957 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 triumph thunderbird. The contact stated that the motorcycle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alignment needed to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2016 · Suspension
“Turning right from a side street onto a major road, i began accelerating and the throttle became inoperative, snapping immediately back to idle speed. Subsequent turning of the throttle grip had no ef”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2016 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Triumph Thunderbird model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Thunderbird model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Triumph Thunderbird | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Triumph Thunderbird | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 Triumph Thunderbird | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2010 Triumph Thunderbird
How do I know if my 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 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 2010 Triumph Thunderbird; 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 11V277000).
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
- 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.