2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville T100 Black years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black. That is the most of any Bonneville T100 Black model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles. During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
Risk: If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer to prevent the throttle from sticking, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB 546.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Triumph Bonneville. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle lost motive power while making turns. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 triumph bonneville. While driving 15 mph, the steering seized when the throttle was released. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 17v035000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed…
Other Triumph Bonneville T100 Black years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Bonneville T100 Black | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Bonneville T100 Black | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville T100 Black model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.