2013 Triumph Tiger 800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2014 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tiger 800 years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Tiger 800. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Tiger 800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,400 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~1,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%1,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2013 Triumph Tiger 800 recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:turn signalMar 22, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V104000 · 3,799 vehicles

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.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 triumph tiger 800 motorcycle. While driving various speeds, the contact stated that there was excessive vibration on the passenger side throttle grip. As a result, the contact's right hand became numb and made it difficult to operate the throttle grip and front brake…

Structure · received Sep 2, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10630071

Other Triumph Tiger 800 years

← 2012 Tiger 800 · 2014 Tiger 800 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 Tiger 80001
201311
2012 Tiger 80034
2011 Tiger 80043

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Triumph Tiger 800?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Triumph Tiger 800?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.