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Triumph ThruxtonModel year report

2016 Triumph Thruxton Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,875miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton. The part named most often is brakes, with 17 complaints (81% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and electrical system (1). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,875 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 121 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 4 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “When using the front brake, I have to press the lever in once, then press it a second time to experience its proper braking potential. This has been an ongoing issue since owning the bike. I've noticed how jerky the brake would react. Very squishy when pressing the brake lever first pump, then reacts immediately with subsequent brake pumping. This has the potential to cause harm to me, my bike or someone else.”

NHTSA complaint #11387984, filed 2021-01, 2 miles

Exterior lighting: “New motorcycle and first night out with it. Instrument panel at night is not legible. The lighting on the instrument cluster (speedometer and tachometer) is too dim to be able to read the numbers making it imposible to determine speed and rpms.”

NHTSA complaint #10929830, filed 2016-12, 600 miles

Electrical system: “The wire harness has torn under ignition. The traction control stops working, needles bounce, and at times will not start. The wire pulls when the handlebars are turned to the right. I brought it to Moto primo to have it fixed. There was a recall for this issue and they want to charge me over $700 for an issue that they are obviously aware of. I had the bike in AZ over last winter and brought it in on a different recall. Moto primo said that the dealer looked at the issue in Phoenix but did not replace the part. …”

NHTSA complaint #11495521, filed 2022-11

Body and structure: “I have had 3 side stand springs fail during this calendar year 2020, in less than 3,000 total miles. 2 of the failed springs have been upgraded parts from a Triumph internal safety bulletin replacement. This last spring failed 900 miles after it was installed only a month and a half ago. All installations were done by the authorized Triumph dealership. All 3 of the spring failures occurred at freeway speeds, top gear, in traffic - when it fails, it activates a kill switch that cuts power to the motor, leaving me in highway traffic at speed with a non-responsive motorcycle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11376897, filed 2020-11, 14,100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 800 and 4,000 miles.

83%0–1017%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,875 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20162017202020211020222024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton → · 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. 121 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 121 bulletins →

Other model years of the Triumph Thruxton

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20175802———Not enough data
2016212,8752———Falling

All Triumph Thruxton model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Triumph Thruxton have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Triumph Thruxton is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 17 complaints (81% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.

Has the 2016 Triumph Thruxton been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Triumph Thruxton reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,875 miles and the middle half falls between 800 and 4,000 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 27, 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.