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2013 Triumph Tiger Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Triumph Tiger has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2013 Triumph Tiger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Triumph Tiger owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Tiger, describing incidents dated April 4, 2014 to November 22, 2021.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11441452 · Filed November 23, 2021
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Component that failed was pivot plate, Triumph part T1194900. I have the defective part. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Failure of this component due to poor design led…
ODI #10692008 · Filed March 4, 2015
STALLING OCCURS WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, AS FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN PROPER, MINIMUM IDLE. NO POWER AVAILABLE WHEN RE-ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION ON A MOTORCYCLE, AS UNINTENDED ENGINE BREAKING WHILE ENTERING INTO A CURVE CAN…

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Throttle Position Signal may cause Engine Shutdown

NHTSA #14V009000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Fuel Injection System · NHTSA notice

Reported January 15, 2014 · Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Potentially affected: 2,800 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 24, 2014 · Vehicles built November 17, 2011 – December 16, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.

Safety consequence

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2014. Customers may contact Triumph 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Triumph Tiger. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Triumph Tiger.

Power Train

ODI #11441452

Incident: November 22, 2021 · Filed: November 23, 2021

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Component that failed was pivot plate, Triumph part T1194900. I have the defective part. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Failure of this component due to poor design led to intermittent issues upshifting during operation. Downshifting unaffected. This created an unsafe operation condition due to distractions, inability to accelerate, properly manage engine speed and RPM. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps, no messages. Failure occurred without warning, and was not easily reproduced because it happened intermittently. Comments: A review of the overall diagnosis of the power train issue was done by me. Clutch was in spec per Triumph technical data. I reviewed concerns and complaints from other owners using various Tiger 800 forums and found other owners experiencing identical problems, some who reported a total failure of the gear change mechanism leaving them with no ability to leave first gear. In some cases their issues were resolved by replacement of the pivot plate and detent wheel with a redesigned part kit (T1194905). Examination of the pivot plate found chipping at the mating surface where the pivot plate engages the detent wheel. Comparing the original part to the updated design shows that changes were made to address this matter. The attached photos show the premature wear on the pivot plate. There is significant wear and chipping of the mating surfaces which may contribute to the shifting issues. I am currently waiting on a replacement part from Triumph.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10692008

Incident: April 4, 2014 · Filed: March 4, 2015

STALLING OCCURS WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, AS FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DOES NOT MAINTAIN PROPER, MINIMUM IDLE. NO POWER AVAILABLE WHEN RE-ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION ON A MOTORCYCLE, AS UNINTENDED ENGINE BREAKING WHILE ENTERING INTO A CURVE CAN OCCUR, LEADING TO A CRASH IF THE CLUTCH IS NOT IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED BY THE RIDER. FREQUENT STALLING OF THIS NATURE WHILE IN TRAFFIC IS ALSO A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD. *TR

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