Model year record

2014 Triumph Thunderbird recalls & problems

The 2014 Triumph Thunderbird has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineNov 3, 2014

Fuel injection system › Injectors

Recall 14V694000417 vehicles

Problem: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Triumph Thunderbird, Thunderbird ABS, Tiger 800,Tiger 800 ABS, Thruxton, and Bonneville motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2014, to August 7, 2014. The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
Risk: Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will modify the internal ECU hardware, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SB519.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine	1	—
Power train	1	—
Vehicle speed controlThrottle	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
The contact owns a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power with the throttle control grip being activated. The contact waited for 20 minutes to restart the motorcycle however, the failure recurred. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the motorcycle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
Feb 12, 2023
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S MOTORCYCLE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS LOUD AND A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLES (515 W LAMBERT RD, BREA, CA 92821, (714) 256-6700) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TEST CAME BACK INCOMPLETE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT AS NOISY AS OTHER MOTORCYCLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT "THE MOTOR WAS NOT NOISY ENOUGH". THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,100. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Jun 19, 2019 · 9,100 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.