NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 GT, describing incidents dated February 12, 2022 to March 15, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 2 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11457123 · Filed

    Rear brakes intermittently soft and sometimes pedal goes to do nothing.

  • ODI #11451676 · Filed

    Rear bake failed. Pressing pedal down does not apply braking. No brake error light.

Read all 2 complaints

Rear Brakes May Require Extended Distance to Stop

NHTSA #23V730000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported October 31, 2023 · Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Potentially affected: 3,557 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Triumph campaign SRAN 611 · Owners notified November 20, 2023

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020 Rocket 3 TFC, 2020-2024 Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT, 2022 Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, and Rocket 3 R Black motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail to move fluid through the system properly, requiring an extended distance to stop.

Safety consequence

Extended stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 611.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Air In ABS Modulator Reduces Braking Efficiency

NHTSA #20V740000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Hydraulic — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 2020 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 1,241 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Triumph campaign SRAN 587 · Owners notified December 18, 2020

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.

Safety consequence

Over time, the air in the ABS modulator can deteriorate rear braking efficiency, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Triumph Rocket 3 GT model years

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