How many recalls does the 2012 Triumph Explorer have?

The 2012 Triumph Explorer has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Triumph Explorer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Triumph Explorer?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2012 Triumph Explorer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Triumph Explorer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,366 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 14V765000 2014-12-02 2,180 affected

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Explorer motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2011, to June 1, 2014. The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.

Consequence

If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt and lock nut, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB518.

EQUIPMENT 13V180000 2013-05-01 1,186 affected

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The bolt on the shift assembly (threaded from bottom /up) came off. The shift assembly arm came off when in motion and I was unable to change gears. Motorcycle was stuck in gear with no ability to shift.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-10-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Triumph Explorer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.