2001 Triumph Sprint ST Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 100%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST, 100% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Plastic gas tank has expanded. Likely due to ethanol in fuel causing water absorption in plastic. Tank is very difficult to install after removal. Stress on tank because of improper fit could cause cracks and leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #11323503, filed 2020-05, 30,300 miles“Fuel tank was removed from motorcycle to install a new throttle cable. When fuel tank was reinstalled, the mounting holes for the fuel tank no longer lined up, the fuel tank didn't fit between the frame rails and to mount the fuel tank a considerable amount of pressure needed to be applied to force the mounting holes to line up. This puts the whole tank under severe stress and could cause leaks. The next time it is removed, I do not believe the tank will go back into the motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10877002, filed 2016-06, 52,550 miles“Starter cross shaft outboard support bearings in transmission and crankcase. Intake/exhaust valves beyond minimum lash, caused by faulty engine ecu. Faulty ecu, can not be read or accessed by factory diagnostic tool , creating excessive exhaust heat burning holes in bodywork, possible fires and burning legs of rider. Dealer will only agree to customer payment of complete overhaul and replacement of faulty ecu which has had this problem since new. Estimates exceed vehicle value. Certified letters, phone calls and emails to north american distributor go unanswered.”
NHTSA complaint #10297189, filed 2009-12, 6,000 miles“Plastic, quick-connect fuel fitting at the gas tank cracked and was leaking large amounts of fuel down the back side of the engine, along wiring, and straight on to the exhaust.”
NHTSA complaint #10041510, filed 2003-10, 1,100 milesRelated recalls
- 04V156000Apr 7, 2004On certain motorcycles, the fuel connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may fracture following in-service…Covers: Triumph Sprint ST 1999–2004, Daytona 1997–2004, Speed Triple 1997–2004 +6 more
- 00V312000Oct 11, 2000Vehicle description: motorcycles. A fuel leak could occur from the fuel lever sender located inside the fuel tank.Covers: Triumph Sprint ST 2000–2001, Sprint RS 2000–2001, Tiger 2000–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 100% |
Other parts of the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Triumph Sprint ST
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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