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2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R, describing incidents dated April 17, 2021 to January 1, 2023.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11549758 · Filed October 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Triumph Rocket 3R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the rear brakes became inoperable. The contact pumped the brakes, but the brakes failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and…
ODI #11499763 · Filed January 2, 2023
Over the course of 16 months of ownership, I have now scheduled a second appointment to have my rear brake lines flushed and refilled under warranty. This can be inspected if necessary. The reason for scheduling this maintenance is the brakes will "fade" over the course of several weeks to months…
ODI #11414328 · Filed April 28, 2021
REAR BRAKE: REDUCED BRAKING IN REAR BRAKE WORSENING OVER TIME. PROBLEM WAS CAUSE FOR RECALL, AFTER RECALL REPAIR, I HAD A SECOND DECREASE IN BRAKING POWER WHICH REQUIRED ANOTHER FIX. PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE RIDING SEEMED TO KEEP THE BRAKE AT LEAST OPERATIONAL BUT NOWHERE NEAR WHERE IT SHOULD BE…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 R.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11549758

Incident: October 1, 2022 · Filed: October 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Triumph Rocket 3R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the rear brakes became inoperable. The contact pumped the brakes, but the brakes failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V740000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be bled. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #11499763

Incident: January 1, 2023 · Filed: January 2, 2023

Over the course of 16 months of ownership, I have now scheduled a second appointment to have my rear brake lines flushed and refilled under warranty. This can be inspected if necessary. The reason for scheduling this maintenance is the brakes will "fade" over the course of several weeks to months due to an admitted manufacturing/ assembly defect where there are air bubbles inadvertently allowed into the rear ABS system. This defect makes emergency braking nearly impossible as only the front brakes work to their potential. The dealership I have been conducting business with has been very forthcoming with this being a known issue for this year and model. There are no warning lamps/ messages when the problem occurs. The only indication is a brake pedal that feels progressively softer when applying pressure to stop.

Power Train; Service Brakes; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11414328

Incident: April 17, 2021 · Filed: April 28, 2021

REAR BRAKE: REDUCED BRAKING IN REAR BRAKE WORSENING OVER TIME. PROBLEM WAS CAUSE FOR RECALL, AFTER RECALL REPAIR, I HAD A SECOND DECREASE IN BRAKING POWER WHICH REQUIRED ANOTHER FIX. PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE RIDING SEEMED TO KEEP THE BRAKE AT LEAST OPERATIONAL BUT NOWHERE NEAR WHERE IT SHOULD BE. FUEL GAUGE: STOPPED READING FUEL LEVEL - PART WAS REPLACED AND SEEMS TO WORK AGAIN. THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT WAS INDEPENDENT OF WHETHER THE BIKE WAS MOVING OR NOT CLUTCH FAILURE: REDUCED CLUTCH EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY BEGINNING WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND NEUTRAL PREDICTABLY AND EVENTUALLY BECOMING HARD TO SWITCH GEARS. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY IN FOR REPAIR WITH NO KNOWN CAUSE AT THIS TIME. THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHETHER IN GEAR AND MOVING OR STATIONARY.

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