2013 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Speed Triple years
- Not enough data 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple. That ranks 5th out of 18 Speed Triple model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,780 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Triumph Speed Triple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 2,780 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 2,780 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Triumph Speed Triple recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Speed Triple motorcycles manufactured June 2012 through January 2013. Due to the incorrect engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, the neutral light may remain illuminated despite the motorcycle actually being in gear.
Risk: The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will correct the engagement of the neutral switch and gear selector drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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.
To whom it may concern. In december of 2012 i cosigned with my son to purchase a 2013 triumph speed triple r from viva powersports their address is 1045 magruder el paso texas 79925 today i received a letter from triumph motorcycles stating that i hadn't a safety recall on my triumph speed triple r…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Triumph Speed Triple a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Speed Triple model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.