2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thruxton 1200R years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R. That is the most of any Thruxton 1200R model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,975 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R 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 | 67% | 1,975 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 67% | 1,975 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 67% | 1,975 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R.
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.
Speedometer and tachometer backlighting makes it extremely difficult to see at night especially in contrast to the bright center display. On dark or dimly lit roads the speedometer and tachometer are useless.
Bike shuts down while on the move thus severely compromising the rider's safety.
Within the first week of purchasing this motorcycle new from a dealership, vehicle has begun stalling. The issue occurs mainly when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and blipping the throttle to match revs. There is a loud metallic ping that can be felt through the handlebars, followed by a total stall…
Other Triumph Thruxton 1200R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Thruxton 1200R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thruxton 1200R model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.