2017 Triumph Thruxton R Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 300miles, 6 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 2017 Triumph Thruxton R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (100% of the total). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 300 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Brakes8 100%
Example complaints
Brakes: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100 and 999 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 20V015000Jan 15, 2020Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center standCovers: Triumph Thruxton R 2016–2019, Thruxton 2016–2018, 2020
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Recall details for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R → · 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. 82 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 Thruxton R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 300 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Triumph Thruxton R model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2017 Triumph Thruxton R 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 2017 Triumph Thruxton R reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 300 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 999 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 28, 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.