2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trophy SE A1 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1. That is the most of any Trophy SE A1 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 16,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 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 | 3 | 60% | 16,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 16,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring; engine; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Trophy SE A1 and 2013 Trophy SE A1 Launch motorcycles. The ignition switch wiring may be damaged due to the improper routing of the front brake hose, possibly resulting in inoperable headlights or taillights or an engine stall.
Risk: A sudden loss of vehicle lighting or an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the brake hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN574.
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.
Second Gear slips in the shaft drive. Upon shifting into second gear and applying throttle, the vehicle will "slip" a "tooth" causing a terrible lurch and an enormous safety issue. This issue has been going on since about 2,000 miles on my 2017 Triumph Trophy ES and is now "out of warranty". People…
This is a continuation of complaint 11266466. I have looked online and found numerous reports of the triumph trophy ignition switch wiring failures, including at least one other complaint made to nhtsa this year (11185821). I have also visited a web site for triumph trophy owners…
Earlier today i was riding my 2017 triumph trophy se motorcycle on a city street when the bike suddenly shut off completely in the middle of a left turn. I was able to get to the side of the road and discovered that the engine and all electrical systems would shut of whenever the handle bars were…
I was backing up my motorcycle (while it was running) and as i turned the handlebars to the right, all electrical shut off (the engine included). This continued to happen every time i turned the handlebars to the right, and got progressively worse, from only happening when turning full right to…
I was riding my 2017 triumph trophy se motorcycle on the highway when the pivot bolt that holds the gear shift pedal to the body of the motorcycle sheared off. As a result i was stuck in fifth gear. This is a very dangerous situation for a motorcyclist since there is no way to slow the bike down…
Other Triumph Trophy SE A1 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Trophy SE A1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Trophy SE A1 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Triumph Trophy SE A1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trophy SE A1 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.