2009 Triumph Street Triple Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Street Triple years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Triumph Street Triple. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Street Triple model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,217 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 2009 Triumph Street 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 | 2 | 100% | 2,217 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Triumph Street Triple recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.
Risk: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department 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.
I recently experienced a motorcycle fire likely caused by the recall issue while starting my morning commute. I was lucky enough to notice the smoke shortly after leaving my home just before getting on the freeway. I was wearing a helmet camera and i have included the youtube video of the event…
I was riding my motorcycle when it suddenly died. I couldn't restart it. My buddy brought an ohms tester and said the battery wasn't being charged. We had the vehicle dropped off at a dealership for maintenance. When i got home i did some research on the internet and a safety recall came up…
Other Triumph Street Triple years
← 2008 Street Triple · 2011 Street Triple →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Street Triple | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Street Triple | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 Street Triple | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Street Triple | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Street Triple | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Street Triple | 0 | 1 |
See all Triumph Street Triple problems by year, every Triumph model, or the VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Triumph Street Triple?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Triumph Street Triple?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Triumph Street Triple a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Street Triple model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.