2018 Triumph Thruxton Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thruxton years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Triumph Thruxton. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Thruxton model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Triumph Thruxton 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Triumph Thruxton recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton, 2016-2019 Thruxton R and 2020 Thruxton TFC motorcycles. The side stand spring may fracture, possibly allowing the side stand switch to activate and shut off the engine.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand spring, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 570.
Electrical system:software; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thruxton and Thruxton R motorcycles. The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is 33.
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.
Engine wonât start. Gearshift indicator shows a dash line, no fuel level shown, and engine modes are flashing on the dashboard. Once this occurs, the engine will not start. Turning the handlebars or tugging slightly on the wire harness may occasionally cause a connection to occur, and the fuel…
The front brake lever must be pumped for full effectiveness prior to stopping. This is an ongoing issue, and occurs every time the brakes are applied.
Other Triumph Thruxton years
← 2017 Thruxton · 2019 Thruxton →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Thruxton | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Thruxton | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Thruxton | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Thruxton | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Thruxton | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Triumph Thruxton?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Triumph Thruxton?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Triumph Thruxton a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thruxton model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.