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2013 Triumph Speed Triple Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Triumph Speed Triple has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Triumph dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Triumph Speed Triple owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple, describing incidents dated May 31, 2013.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10514583 · Filed May 31, 2013
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R…

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Neutral Gear Light Remains Illuminated

NHTSA #13V211000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported May 16, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 279 vehicles

Owners notified June 3, 2013 · Vehicles built June 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.

Safety consequence

The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Turn Signal Stems may Break

NHTSA #13V104000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice

Reported March 22, 2013 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 3,799 vehicles

Owners notified March 26, 2013 · Vehicles built December 1, 2011 – November 30, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

Safety consequence

If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

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 2013 Triumph Speed Triple. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #10514583

Incident: May 31, 2013 · Filed: May 31, 2013

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. IN DECEMBER OF 2012 I COSIGNED WITH MY SON TO PURCHASE A 2013 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R FROM VIVA POWERSPORTS THEIR ADDRESS IS 1045 MAGRUDER EL PASO TEXAS 79925 TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES STATING THAT I HADN'T A SAFETY RECALL ON MY TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R 2013 UPON RECEIVING MY LETTER AS IT STATES TO DO SO I ASKED MY LOCAL MOTORCYCLE SHOP WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE IF THEY COULD FIX THE RECALL HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE AND IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS READY OR IF I NEEDED TO COME BACK I HAVE HAD PRIOR EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY COULD NOT FIX MY MOTORCYCLE CORRECTLY SO MY CONCERN WAS THAT THEY DO IT ON A TIMELY MANNER AND DO IT CORRECTLY I WAS TOLD VERY RUDELY THAT BECAUSE OF MY PRIOR EXPERIENCE I SHOULD HAVE HAD THE RECALL DONE AT A SHOP IN ALBUQUERQUE WHICH IS 400 MILES AWAY. I EXPLAIN TO THEM THAT IT WOULD BE VERY INCONVENIENT FOR ME TO GO ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE WHEN MY LETTER EXPRESSLY SAYS VIVA POWERSPORTS CAN DO MY SERVICE I WAS THEN TOLD BY THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR TO TAKE IT TO ALBUQUERQUE MY MOTORCYCLE IS MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION IT IS NOT ONLY INCONVENIENT BUT UNSAFE ACCORDING TO MY MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR ME TO HAVE TO DRIVE MY MOTORCYCLE ALL THE WAY TO ALBUQUERQUE I AM WRITING YOU TODAY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT VIVA POWERSPORTS AND THEIR BLATANT DISREGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION NOT ONLY IS THIS DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IT IS ALSO DISREGARDING THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC & MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT WITH VIVA POWERSPORTS MANAGEMENT AND AS OF YET NOTHING HAS BEEN ADDRESSED I WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CORPORATE OFFICE PLEASE HELP PLEASE TAKE ACTION... MAKE VIVA POWERSPORTS AWARE THAT DISREGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY IS WRONG [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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