try.vin
Log in

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2011 Triumph Tiger 800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist → Reliability & 5-year cost forecast →

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800, describing incidents dated June 5, 2011 to April 2, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11407555 · Filed

    REAR TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR STEM BROKE OFF WITHOUT CONTACT AND NOW HANGS BY THE WIRE. THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WAS RECALLED IN 2012 MODELS OF THIS BIKE, AND IS IMPACTING 2011 AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN STORAGE IN FACT.

  • ODI #10420002 · Filed

    ENGINE STOPS OR STALLS WHEN THE THROTTLE IS CLOSED. *KB

  • ODI #10419932 · Filed

    STALLING WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHT OF SIGN. *KB

Read all 4 complaints

CENTRE STAND SPRING

NHTSA #11V436000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Potentially affected: 668 vehicles

Triumph campaign 430 · Owners notified August 26, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE RETURN SPRING THAT MAY BREAK.

Safety consequence

IF THE RETURN SPRING BREAKS, THE CENTER STAND MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DROP AND DRAG ALONG THE ROAD SURFACE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN SPRING AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-854-2010.

Notes

TRIUMPH'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 430.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NHTSA #11V434000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Potentially affected: 1,485 vehicles

Triumph campaign 431 · Owners notified September 2, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011, FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.

Safety consequence

THE RIDER MAY NOTICE LOWER RPMS AND WHEN DECELERATING THE ENGINE COULD STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INTO THE MOTORCYCLES ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

Notes

TRIUMPH'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 431.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE

NHTSA #11V393000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 2, 2011 · TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD

Potentially affected: 134 vehicles

Triumph campaign RM2011/015 · Owners notified September 2, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

TRIUMPH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 SPRINT GT, TIGER 800 AND TIGER 800 XC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2011. THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE IS MISSING A CLIP ON THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND THUS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TOP BOX MAY DETACH FROM THE MACHINE.

Safety consequence

IF THE TOP BOX FALLS FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FITMENT CLIP PART TO THE TOP BOX LOCKING HANDLE SPINDLE TO ALIGN THE RACK AND PINION MECHANISM TO PREVENT DISENGAGEMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-678-539-8782.

Notes

TRIUMPH SAFETY RECALL NO. RM2011/015.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Other Triumph Tiger 800 model years

Check your 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Triumph Tiger 800 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Check a Triumph VIN