2014 Triumph Tiger Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 1, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tiger years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Triumph Tiger. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Tiger model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 18,000 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 2014 Triumph Tiger problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~18,000 mi
Structure1 · ~18,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%18,000——
Structure1100%18,000——

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

2014 Triumph Tiger recalls (1)

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Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemJan 15, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V009000 · 2,800 vehicles

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 triumph tiger. The contact stated that the muffler fractured and detached from the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the welds were insufficiently welded and the muffler and rear of the frame…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 1, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10903075

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Triumph Tiger?

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

Was there a recall on the 2014 Triumph Tiger?

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

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.