2011 Triumph Sprint GT Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 148miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 148 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 90 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 75 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The engine dies without warning, locking the rear wheel and potentially causing a crash. This has been happening to me since I bought the bike new in march 2011, for a total of perhaps 8 incidents. It has happened with the engine both cold and fully warmed. Each incident happened at low speed, in a lower gear, most often immediately after a down-shift. In the latest incident, the bike was in neutral and rolling forward towards stopped traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10420230, filed 2011-08, 4,500 milesElectrical system: “I am the owner of a 2011 Triumph Sprint Gt sport touring motorcycle, which I purchased new on 05/21/2011. On that date, approximately 85 miles into my first ride, the bike stalled without warning on deceleration, with the clutch fully disengaged (lever fully in), requiring a re-start while coasting on the highway. The bike did re-start, but has continued to randomly exhibit this stalling issue multiple times (on every subsequent ride lasting more than about an hour). …”
NHTSA complaint #10416028, filed 2011-07, 85 milesBody and structure: “2011 Triumph gt sprint. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle vibration and front brakes issue. The consumer stated the vibration was caused by the front forks. The chrome tube wobbled around inside the lower slider tube on both front forks. The consumer believes the manufacturer is aware of the failure but, would not acknowledge it.”
NHTSA complaint #10805777, filed 2017-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85 and 211 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 11V393000Aug 2, 2011EquipmentCovers: Triumph Sprint GT 2011–2012, Tiger 800 2011–2012, Tiger 800 XC 2011–2012
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…
Recall details for the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 90 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037983Sep 22, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11035862Jul 14, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11034475Jun 23, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11033612May 19, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11033611May 19, 2026Other or unknown. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- 11033614May 18, 2026Other or unknown. 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…
- 11033609May 14, 2026Electrical 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.
- 11032303Apr 24, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
- 11032301Apr 23, 2026Other or unknown. Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
- 11030550Mar 17, 2026Electrical system. Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Other model years of the Triumph Sprint GT
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 148 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Triumph Sprint GT model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 148 miles and the middle half falls between 85 and 211 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.