2014 Triumph Trophy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trophy years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Triumph Trophy. That is the most of any Trophy model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Triumph Trophy 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 | 50% | 60 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 60 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Triumph Trophy recalls (2)
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Engine; electrical system:wiring; 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.
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.
The day after buying my bike, it completely shut down on me 4 times in succession while riding. First on a surface street at about 30mph, then on the freeway at 65-70mph, then twice on the shoulder of the freeway at low speed just to get it home (all on the same day). The dealer informed me this…
Yesterday (17 jun 2014 about 4 pm) at a triumph motorcycle dealership, looking at a new 2014 triumph trophy se motorcycle in the showroom: standing on the left side of the motorcycle: i went to put it up on the center stand with my right foot/body weight (6'-2" & 185 lbs) on the protruding…
Other Triumph Trophy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Trophy | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 Trophy | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Trophy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Triumph Trophy?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Triumph Trophy?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Triumph Trophy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trophy model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.