2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiger 800 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Tiger 800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 980 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 980 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.
Risk: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.
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.
2012 triumph tiger 800. Consumer writes in regards to transmissions gear change mechanism. *ld the consumer stated the gear shift moved freely between the downshift and upshift positions. *js
Nhtsa campaign number: 13v104000 ("due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture. ") is already in effect for some triumph motorcycles, including my make/model/year. The vin on my triumph does not fall into this recall for some reason, but…
Vehicle is a 2012 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle with 980 miles. Bike ran flawlessly until today when it developed a random engine stalling problem that occurs as the throttle is initially applied, regardless of clutch action or position. This usually happens when stopped as at a traffic light or…
Other Triumph Tiger 800 years
← 2011 Tiger 800 · 2013 Tiger 800 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tiger 800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Tiger 800 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Tiger 800 | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Triumph Tiger 800?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.