2016 Triumph Street Twin Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Street Twin years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Street Twin. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Street Twin model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,901 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 2016 Triumph Street Twin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 3,901 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Triumph Street Twin recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Risk: Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD. (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2016 Street Twin motorcycles manufactured September 7, 2015, to November 21, 2015. The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pump harness and replace it as needed, based on its batch number, free of charge. The recall began April 2016. 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.
There is a small magnet embedded in the kickstand of this motorcycle as part of the bike's start interlock system. The engine won't run in gear unless the kickstand is retracted and the magnet is in close proximity to a sensor. The magnet fell off, thus disabling the motorcycle. This occurred while…
Other Triumph Street Twin years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Street Twin?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Triumph Street Twin?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Triumph Street Twin a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Street Twin model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.