2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville T120 Black years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black. That is the most of any Bonneville T120 Black model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Risk: Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.
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.
11/19/16,i was contacted by police that my 66 year old husband, [xxx], was in an automobile accident and did not survive. 2/21/17 received recall from triumph about the expansion air-gap being too small causing the heated handlebar grip to expand making contact with handlbar end weight and the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville T120 Black model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.