2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiger 800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800. That is the most of any Tiger 800 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 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 | 50% | 15 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 313 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Triumph Tiger 800 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011, for a problem with the engine management software.
Risk: The rider may notice lower rpms and when decelerating the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will download new engine management software into the motorcycles electronic control unit (ecu), free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from september 2010 through june 2011. The optional accessory center stand assembly contains a defective return spring that may break.
Risk: If the return spring breaks, the center stand may unexpectedly drop and drag along the road surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the return spring and repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 26, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.
Equipment
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 sprint gt, tiger 800 and tiger 800 xc motorcycles manufactured from june 2010 through june 2011. The top box locking handle is missing a clip on the locking mechanism and thus it is possible that the top box may detach from the machine.
Risk: If the top box falls from the motorcycle, it could strike another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new fitment clip part to the top box locking handle spindle to align the rack and pinion mechanism to prevent disengagement. The safety recall began on september 2, 2011. Owners may contact triumph customer service department at 1-678-539-8782.
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.
Rear turn signal indicator stem broke off without contact and now hangs by the wire. This specific issue was recalled in 2012 models of this bike, and is impacting 2011 as well. The vehicle was stationary, in storage in fact.
Stalling while taking off from stop light of sign. *kb
Engine stops or stalls when the throttle is closed. *kb
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle. The contact was sitting at a stop light when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician was able to duplicate the failure and…
Other Triumph Tiger 800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tiger 800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Tiger 800 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Tiger 800 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiger 800 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.