2016 Triumph Speed Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Speed Triple years
- Not enough data 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Speed Triple model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Triumph Speed Triple recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple.
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.
My motorcycle has what I call a "double pull' front brake problem. When the brake lever for the front brake is pulled, I get a significant difference in lever pull. On the first pull the lever comes close to the handle bar. If I release the lever and pull it a second time, the lever pulls to a…
This is a fairly well known issue for this year Triumphs, as well as other Makes/years, fitted with this type of Brembo brakes. The brakes have an inconsistent pressure issue during operation. The first pull of the brake is soft and "spongey" and takes multiple pulls to build pressure. Full…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Triumph Speed Triple?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.