NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Triumph Street Twin Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Triumph Street Twin has 3 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 2016 Triumph Street Twin. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Triumph Street Twin owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Street Twin, describing incidents dated September 6, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11131591 · Filed
THERE IS A SMALL MAGNET EMBEDDED IN THE KICKSTAND OF THIS MOTORCYCLE AS PART OF THE BIKE'S START INTERLOCK SYSTEM. THE ENGINE WON'T RUN IN GEAR UNLESS THE KICKSTAND IS RETRACTED AND THE MAGNET IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A SENSOR. THE MAGNET FELL OFF, THUS DISABLING THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE…
Clutch Cable may Cause Loss of Electrical Power
NHTSA #19V133000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2019 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Potentially affected: 12,654 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Triumph campaign SRAN560 · Owners notified March 27, 2019 · Vehicles built October 21, 2015 – March 1, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Safety consequence
Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.
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.
Increased Stopping Distance due to Brake Lever
NHTSA #16E057000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported June 13, 2016 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Potentially affected: 119 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 7, 2016
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
Safety consequence
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake levers, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
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.
Fuel may Leak into Fuel Pump Harness
NHTSA #16V163000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported March 21, 2016 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Potentially affected: 5,939 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 8, 2016 · Vehicles built September 7, 2015 – November 21, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD. (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2016 Street Twin motorcycles manufactured September 7, 2015, to November 21, 2015. The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump harness and replace it as needed, based on its batch number, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
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 Street Twin model years
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