Triumph Thruxton R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Triumph Thruxton R, across 4 model years (2016–2019). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Triumph Thruxton R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Thruxton R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Thruxton R: 8 complaints, 1 recall
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 Thruxton R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 1 | 0 |
All Triumph Thruxton R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Thruxton R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Thruxton R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Thruxton R | 8 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 Thruxton R | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Triumph Thruxton R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (8). 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 Thruxton R?
Service Brakes, with 8 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Triumph Thruxton R have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.