Triumph Street Twin Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Triumph Street Twin, across 6 model years (2016–2022). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Triumph Street Twin years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Street Twin model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Street Twin: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 Street Twin: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Triumph Street Twin problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Street Twin model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Street Twin | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 Street Twin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Street Twin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Street Twin | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Street Twin | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Street Twin | 1 | 2 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Street Twin years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2016 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Triumph Street Twin?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Triumph Street Twin have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.