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2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe

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 Aug 14, 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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Xe, most frequently naming the brakes category. 74 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

  • Brakes1100.0%

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

Brakes
Filed Aug 14, 2026

The front brake master cylinder is leaking brake fluid slowly. This was first recognized by me in my garage ~8 weeks ago Included is a photo from of a leak-stain on the exhaust header that I presumed was from servicing in the dealership showroom as taken by my transporter. In retrospect, this appears to align with the brake fluid leak. The issue is continuing to this day. There is noticeable fluid loss and corrosion around the C-type spring clamp where the separate, remote reservoir connects into the master cylinder input. This does not appear to be where the leak is emanating from however. The leak appears to be coming from the master cylinder seal around the plunger mechanism. The issue was first noticed as I was preparing to wash the bike and witnessed a small drip on my fuel tank where the handlebars were turned left with the brake side grip in the 'high side' position. The drip was evidenced on the pivot bolt nut at the bottom of the master cylinder. The bike is a MY2023 purchased as a new, untitled motorcycle from an authorized Triumph motorcycle dealership by me in Nov-2025. My bike has ~700 miles now. Logging here as a safety concern. I've contacted both my local dealership and Triumph After-sales as well. The goal here is to document this issue with the NHTSA to be certain a) there isn't a prolific case of this leakage that I'm unaware of and b) to create awareness with NHTSA of a potential braking safety concern due to the leak preceding me seeking any repairs. I have only ridden my bike at low speeds in my neighborhood private (dead end) street until I can be assured this isn't a safety concern and seek a proper repair from a Triumph-authorized repair center free of charge under the OEM warranty. Pic's included are post- wiping to prevent drips onto my fuel tank.

NHTSA ID
11757055
Incident
Jun 20, 2026

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.

COM5 - 34490

Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.

COM6 - 34491

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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 Xe by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023Viewing100—
2022000—
2020000—
2019000—

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.