2012 Triumph Tiger Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiger years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Triumph Tiger. That is the most of any Tiger model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 451 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Tiger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 451 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Triumph Tiger recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Tiger Explorer ABS A1 and 2013-2014 Tiger Explorer Spoke ABS XC A1 and Trophy SE A1 motorcycles manufactured November 17, 2011, through December 16, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcyle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will update and install new ECU hardware and software, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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.
All the turn signal stalks have broken except the left front through normal riding, bike has never been down. I can tell the left front was replaced before i bought the bike in january of 2016 because it has witness marks in the bulb housing and the stalk material is rubbery and the material on the…
Rear brake light will not illuminate unless firm pressure is used on the front brake lever (rear brake light switch is ok). *tr
Other Triumph Tiger years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tiger | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Tiger | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Tiger | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Tiger | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Tiger | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Tiger | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Tiger | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Tiger | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Tiger | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Triumph Tiger?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Triumph Tiger?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Triumph Tiger a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiger model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.