Triumph Speed Triple RS Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2025 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Speed Triple RS, across 6 model years (2018–2024). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2019, with 2 complaints
2018: 0201802019: 2201922020: 1202012022: 1202212023: 0202302024: 020240

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Triumph Speed Triple RS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Speed Triple RS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 Speed Triple RS: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2022 Speed Triple RS: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  3. 2020 Speed Triple RS: 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 Speed Triple RS problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes320
Power Train110

All Triumph Speed Triple RS model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 Speed Triple RS01——
2023 Speed Triple RS02——
2022 Speed Triple RS13—Power Train
2020 Speed Triple RS10—Service Brakes
2019 Speed Triple RS22—Service Brakes
2018 Speed Triple RS01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Triumph Speed Triple RS years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (2), 2022 (1), 2020 (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 Speed Triple RS?

Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Triumph Speed Triple RS have?

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