2018 Triumph Street Triple S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Street Triple S years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Triumph Street Triple S. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Triumph Street Triple S 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 | 50% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Triumph Street Triple S recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch; exterior lighting:headlights:switch; electrical system
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018 Street Triple R, Street Triple R - Low Seat and Street Triple RS motorcycles. Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.
Risk: If the turn signal and headlight switches do not function properly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handlebar left-hand combination switch, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010.
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.
The the front brakes are soft and slow to engage when pulling the brake lever. However, when pulling the lever immediately afterwards, the brakes engage quickly and firmly. After a short period of time without engaging the front brakes, pulling the lever again results in soft and slow engagement…
At higher rpms and going over sharp bumps the headlight bulbs constantly burn out. I've been through 3 in the past year
Other Triumph Street Triple S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Triumph Street Triple S?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Triumph Street Triple S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Triumph Street Triple S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Street Triple S model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.