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2013 Triumph Speed Triple

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 May 31, 2013
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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Latest May 16, 2013
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 2013 Triumph Speed Triple, most frequently naming the electrical and exterior lighting categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 95 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

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Exterior lighting150.0%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V211000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

May 16, 2013
279 units potentially affected
The defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
The risk: The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
The remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTDView on NHTSA.gov
13V104000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Mar 22, 2013
3,799 units potentially affected
The defect: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
The risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTDView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed May 31, 2013

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY COULD NOT FIX MY MOTORCYCLE CORRECTLY SO MY CONCERN WAS THAT THEY DO IT ON A TIMELY MANNER AND DO IT CORRECTLY I WAS TOLD VERY RUDELY THAT BECAUSE OF MY PRIOR EXPERIENCE I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE AT A SHOP IN ALBUQUERQUE WHICH IS 400 MILES AWAY. I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT IT WOULD BE VERY INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO GO ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE WHEN MY LETTER EXPRESSLY SAYS VIVA POWERSPORTS CAN DO MY SERVICE I WAS THEN TOLD BY THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR TO TAKE IT TO ALBUQUERQUE MY MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IT IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT UNSAFE ACCORDING TO MY MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY MOTORCYCLE ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE I AM WRITING YOU TODAY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VIVA POWERSPORTS AND THEIR BLATANT DISREGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION NOT ONLY IS THIS DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IT IS ALSO DISREGARDING THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VIVA POWERSPORTS MANAGEMENT AND AS OF YET NOTHING HAS BEEN ADDRESSED I WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CORPORATE OFFICE PLEASE HELP PLEASE TAKE ACTION... MAKE VIVA POWERSPORTS AWARE THAT DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IS WRONG [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10514583
Incident
May 31, 2013
Mileage
2,780 mi

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 Speed Triple by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2021000—
2020100—
2019101—
2018001—
2017001—
2016201—
2013Viewing120—
2012020—
2008010—
2006020—
2005710—
2004010—
2003010—
2002120—
2001330—
2000030—
1999220—
1998010—
1997010—

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.