2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thruxton 1200R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Thruxton 1200R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Extended Stopping Distance (PE21017) — opened Jul 9, 2021, closed Jan 15, 2025.
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 front brake exhibits a very long first pull to engage, subsequent pulls are short briefly, then the long pull returns after a few minutes. This causes the front brake to engage at greatly varying levels of lever pull and effort during a typical ride. The brake is also very spongy and vague. The…
Other Triumph Thruxton 1200R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Thruxton 1200R | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.