2013 Triumph Trophy SE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trophy SE years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE. That is the most of any Trophy SE model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Triumph Trophy SE 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 | 1 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Triumph Trophy SE recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013. In the affected motorcycles, the left hand center stand mount may fracture.
Risk: If the center mount fractures, it will not provide adequate support for the center stand while the vehicle is parked and may cause the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will install a new center stand bracket to the left hand side of the motorcycle frame. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. Customers may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB508RM2013/033.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trophy and Trophy SE motorcycles manufactured September 2012 through March 2013. The two layers used in the construction of the fuel tank may have failed to adhere, which may result in a fuel leak.
Risk: If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-888-283-5288.
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.
Bike shuts off occasionally when the steering is pushed hard to the left or right. This is a known problem with this model on several owner forums and is caused by a stretched ignition wire which triumph will not provide a repair for under warranty. This is a huge safety concern since the bike…
Other Triumph Trophy SE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Trophy SE | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trophy SE model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.