2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC
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 and engine cooling
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.
Remedy: Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ECU), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service…
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 26, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
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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…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,002 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The stalk on the turn signals break leaving the turn signals non-functional. My vehicle has low mileage and has only been used on normal paved roads. All four of the plastic stalks on the turn signals”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2018 · Exterior lighting
“Today, the fourth of all four turn signal stalks have broken. This has all occurred in the past few months. I called a dealer and triumph and was told that my VIN number was not included on the recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2017 · Exterior lighting
Compare Triumph Tiger 800 XC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Triumph Tiger 800 XC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 XC | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC
How do I know if my 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC; 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
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- Bonneville29 complaints
- Sprint ST22 complaints
- Speed Triple18 complaints
- Triumph18 complaints
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- 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.