Triumph Thruxton R Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Triumph Thruxton R (2017–2017) that have at least 5 complaints. 2017 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Thruxton R model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 300 | 1 | 82 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes8 100%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2017: “The front brake lever gets a very soft, spongy feel on the first lever pull. I have to pump my front brake before I start to ride. After pumping the brakes they feel good as long as I use them every so often. If I don't touch them for about 15 plus minutes, they go back to being spongy and soft feeling with less braking force being applied to my front brakes. I found that it gets worse the hotter the ambient temp is. This issue happens while the motorcycle is stationary or moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366939, filed 2020-10, 10 milesOther Triumph models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology