2014 Triumph Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 13, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bonneville years
Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Triumph Bonneville. That ranks 7th out of 9 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Triumph Bonneville problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~10,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~10,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~10,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%10,000——
Fuel/propulsion System1100%10,000——
Vehicle Speed Control1100%10,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2014 Triumph Bonneville recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectorsNov 3, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V694000 · 417 vehicles

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.

Risk: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.

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.

I was riding the motorcycle to work in the city, when it started to rain. After a few minutes, the instruments turned off. A few minutes later, the bike stalled and would not re-start. My mechanic found water in the instrument cluster and specified that the fuel pump controls pass through the…

Electrical System · received Dec 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11161198

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Triumph Bonneville?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Triumph Bonneville?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Triumph Bonneville a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.