2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Speed Triple RS years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS. That is the most of any Speed Triple RS model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,100 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 100% | 1,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
Risk: If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019 Speed Triple RS motorcycles. The Quickshifter Assembly, TSA body may contact the gear change linkage clamp assembly and interfere with gear changes, possibly resulting in a missed gear or false neutral.
Risk: A missed gear or false neutral can lead to sudden loss of acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the linkage clamp assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-284-6288. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN567.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21017) — opened Jul 9, 2021, closed Jan 15, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Motorcycle brakes on the front require being double pumped in order to work properly. Vehicle has been in twice for the concern and the issue persists
The brake system on this motorcycle is brembo master and calipers and always requires a pump of the lever to provide pressure. This seems immune to bleeding as it is a known issue with the caliper pistons. Triumph is aware of the problem but has no remedy for the issue other than continuing to…
Other Triumph Speed Triple RS years
← 2018 Speed Triple RS · 2020 Speed Triple RS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Speed Triple RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Speed Triple RS | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Speed Triple RS | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 Speed Triple RS | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Speed Triple RS | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Triumph Speed Triple RS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Speed Triple RS model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.