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2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 7, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and engine categories. 77 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Engine133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Apr 7, 2026

Catastrophic structural failure of the motorcycle frame. The lower Left Hand Cradle Assembly (Triumph Part # T2071344), which connects the front engine mount to the rear swingarm pivot, sheared completely through. The fracture occurred precisely at the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) of the factory weld. This localized metallurgical defect causes a total loss of chassis integrity. A failure of this primary structural component while at speed would result in an immediate loss of vehicle control, leading to a severe or fatal crash. There were no warning lights or operational symptoms prior to discovering the completely severed steel tube during a visual inspection. The failed component is available for physical inspection. The manufacturer (Triumph) has been notified with high-resolution photographic evidence but refused to investigate the defect or authorize a safety replacement without forcing the owner to pay an out-of-pocket dealership diagnostic fee. This specific weld failure is a documented design flaw on this platform, and the manufacturer actively modified this frame component in subsequent model years, indicating prior knowledge of the structural weakness.

NHTSA ID
11729776
Incident
Apr 1, 2026
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 5, 2025

Failed component - LCD display which controls all functions of this vehicle. Safety - The vehicle is unusable when this module fails. No speedometer, no temp gauge, no vehicle information, vehicle will not start without this module. This is known problem reported across the internet and to the OEM. Reproduced problem - Yes, verified by dealer, verified by OEM Vehicle Inspection - Yes, by dealer. Warnings - No warnings, the module just failed.

NHTSA ID
11678533
Incident
Jun 12, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

COM1-35109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM2 - 34886

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM6 - 34491

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.

COM5 - 34490

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.

TB264

Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 10.

COM4 - 34435

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023100—
2022100—
2021000—
2020000—
2019Viewing200—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.