2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050
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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Carrier/rack (equipment)
On certain motorcycles equipped with an optional accessory luggage rack, undersized washers were used which prevents the sliding carriage from moving as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the accessory racks for lateral movement. Those racks not displaying any movement will be repaired. The recall began on february 8, 2008. Owners may contact triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,706 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Defective, improper design of low beam headlamp.. Dangerous to operate at night..visibility is not as should be..this is on all the 1050 triumph tigers..07-09 models..manufacture has been notified wit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2009 · Exterior lighting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 triumph tiger 1050. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact drove over a small bump in the road. Afterwards, the two hard traveling triumph bags that were properly l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2008 · Equipment
Compare Triumph Tiger 1050 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Tiger 1050 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Triumph Tiger 1050 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050
How do I know if my 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050 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 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050; 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 07V562000).
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.