2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200r Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200r. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Speedometer and tachometer backlighting makes it extremely difficult to see at night especially in contrast to the bright center display. On dark or dimly lit roads the speedometer and tachometer are useless.”
“Bike shuts down while on the move thus severely compromising the rider's safety.”
“Bike shuts down while on the move thus severely compromising the rider's safety.”
“Bike shuts down while on the move thus severely compromising the rider's safety.”
“Within the first week of purchasing this motorcycle new from a dealership, vehicle has begun stalling. The issue occurs mainly when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and blipping the throttle to match revs. There is a loud metallic ping that can be felt through the handlebars, followed by a total stall…”
“Within the first week of purchasing this motorcycle new from a dealership, vehicle has begun stalling. The issue occurs mainly when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and blipping the throttle to match revs. There is a loud metallic ping that can be felt through the handlebars, followed by a total stall…”
“Within the first week of purchasing this motorcycle new from a dealership, vehicle has begun stalling. The issue occurs mainly when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and blipping the throttle to match revs. There is a loud metallic ping that can be felt through the handlebars, followed by a total stall…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200r as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.