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2016 Triumph Trophy SE A1

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.
2
Latest Jan 8, 2021
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.
1
Latest Mar 17, 2020
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 2016 Triumph Trophy SE A1, most frequently naming the body & structure and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 101 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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Fuel system150.0%

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

1 campaign 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
20V150000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 17, 2020
1,585 units potentially affected
The defect: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Trophy SE A1 and 2013 Trophy SE A1 Launch motorcycles. The ignition switch wiring may be damaged due to the improper routing of the front brake hose, possibly resulting in inoperable headlights or taillights or an engine stall.
The risk: A sudden loss of vehicle lighting or an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the brake hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN574.
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTDManufacturer number SRAN574View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Jan 8, 2021

RIGHT HAND THROTTLE CONTROL 'IS STICKING' AND NOTCHY. DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEAR, DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO 'SYNCHRONIZE ENGINE SPEED' (BLEEP TO GET THE CORRECT THROTTLE ENGINE SPEED) TO ROAD SPEED, BEFORE CHANGING UP, AND DOWN WITH THE GEARS. THUS, THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY REAR WHEEL TO SKID. THROTTLE WILL GIVE JERKY MOTIONS. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL THROUGH 'NO FAULT' OF THE RIDER OF MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLES HAVE 'NON-SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSIONS'. THUS, ABLE TO USE ENGINE BREAKING TO SLOW DOWN MOTORCYCLE DOWN BEFORE COMING UP TO A CORNER. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH 'THROTTLE CONTROL' THIS CAN CAUSE INSTABILITY TO MOTORCYCLE AND UNSAFE CONDITION. THIS THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN YOUR STATIONARY, OR MOVING ALONG THE ROAD. I HAVE CONTACTED TRIUMPH SPIRIT MOTORCYCLES DEALER IN SAN JOSE CA. SERVICE MANAGER NAME IS: JD HIS EMAIL [email protected] PHONE NUMBER (408) -571-6000 - X8 JD HAS VIDEO OF THROTTLE CONTROL STICKING ON HIS CELL PHONE I HAVE CONTACTED TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE USA SPOKE TO SCOT IN WARRANTY DEPARTMENT. TO GET IT COURTESY EXTENDED WARRANTY AS IT A 'SAFETY ISSUE' AND EMISSIONS ISSUES. TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE USA HAVE INFORMED ME THEY WILL LET ME KNOW ON MONDAY 11TH JANUARY 2021. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS ISSUE OF THROTTLE CONTROL 'IS STICKING' SINCE RESOLVED NOVEMBER 2020. DUE TO THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS HAS CAUSED DELAYS. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. SINCERELY, PETER HUMPHRIES

NHTSA ID
11387237
Incident
Nov 20, 2020
Mileage
50 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 14, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TRIUMPH TROPHY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OFF OF THE MOTORCYCLE, THE MAIN STAND COLLAPSED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE MOTORCYCLE ONLY THING HOLDING UP THE MOTORCYCLE WAS THE KICK STAND. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER RESTARTING MOTORCYCLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER SPIRIT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF SAN JOSE LOCATED AT 460 MERIDIAN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126 WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

NHTSA ID
11349170
Incident
Aug 11, 2020
Mileage
12,000 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 Trophy SE A1 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017510—
2016Viewing210—
2015210—

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.