2012 Triumph Thunderbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbird years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird. That ranks 4th out of 5 Thunderbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,640 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 3,640 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Triumph Thunderbird recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
Risk: Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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.
While riding home in rush hour traffic the heated throttle grip suddenly broke causing the engine to drop immediately to idle. I had to quickly take evasive maneuvers to avoid causing an accident as other vehicles on the road were not expecting my motorcycle to suddenly slow to a stop. The grip…
Other Triumph Thunderbird years
← 2010 Thunderbird · 2013 Thunderbird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Thunderbird | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Thunderbird | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Thunderbird | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Thunderbird | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thunderbird model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.