Triumph Bonneville T120 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 27, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Bonneville T120, across 5 model years (2018–2025). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812022: 0202202023: 1202312024: 0202402025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Bonneville T120 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Bonneville T120 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2025 Bonneville T120: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2023 Bonneville T120: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  3. 2018 Bonneville T120: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Triumph Bonneville T120 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System220
Exterior Lighting110

All Triumph Bonneville T120 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Bonneville T12010—Exterior Lighting
2024 Bonneville T12002——
2023 Bonneville T12013—Electrical System
2022 Bonneville T12002——
2018 Bonneville T12010—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Bonneville T120 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2025 (1), 2023 (1), 2018 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Bonneville T120?

Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Triumph Bonneville T120 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.