2012 TRIUMPH TIGER

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 65 TSBs

14V009000 Jan 15, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 (E... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
2,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
SERVICE BRAKES1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Oct 13, 2016
ALL THE TURN SIGNAL STALKS HAVE BROKEN EXCEPT THE LEFT FRONT THROUGH NORMAL RIDING, BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN DOWN. I CAN TELL THE LEFT FRONT WAS REPLACED BEFORE I BOUGHT THE BIKE IN JANUARY OF 2016 BECAUSE IT HAS WITNESS MARKS IN THE BULB HOUSING AND THE STALK MATERIAL IS RUBBERY AND THE MATERIAL ON THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 13, 2012
REAR BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS FIRM PRESSURE IS USED ON THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER (REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS OK). *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 11, 2012
Incident date: Jun 13, 2012
REAR BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS FIRM PRESSURE IS USED ON THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER (REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS OK). *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 TRIUMPH TIGER

65 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE16
350000 EQUIPMENT8
010000 STEERING3
020000 SUSPENSION2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
SMT-COM-01 Apr 3, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-03 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM-02 Mar 18, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Parts Feb 15, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Jan 17, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2024-01 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03 Dec 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01 Dec 10, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TB230 Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 230 provides instructions that applies to Electronic Systems Commissioning and Motorcycle Unlocking, Introduction of New Instrument Hardware, Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2023-02 Update - Calibrations Removed From Service and
SMT-COM03 Jun 4, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03 May 22, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice advising of a bug notification affecting calibration download function on certain systems.
SMT23891 Mar 20, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-01.3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01 Mar 5, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02 Mar 4, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2023-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Technical Bullet Nov 19, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM05 Jul 22, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04 Jul 20, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-08 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM04 Jun 21, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-13APRI Apr 13, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-03.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
22714 Apr 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-11 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Mar 24, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMTCOM01 Mar 24, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-02 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
20680 SVC Feb 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models.
20680 SVC Feb 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Triumph has released Technical Bulletin 222 including 8 subjects across a range of models.
22651 Jan 11, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2022-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
20733 SVC Feb 8, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Triumph has released diagnostic software version 2022-01
SMT-COM04-16DECE Dec 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-16DECE Dec 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-12 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-18SEPT Sep 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-9.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-16JUNE Jun 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-6.2 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-06OCTO Jun 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-10 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-14APRI Apr 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-05 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM06-17MAR2 Mar 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-4.2 available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM03-19FEB2 Feb 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2020-3 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-18FEB2 Feb 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the auto-issue of three new service tools.
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-TB201-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 200 provides instructions that apply to Steering Lock and Keys, Neutral Position Adaption, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 7?, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - Internet Connection and Minimum eEqui
SMT-COM07-20DEC2 Dec 20, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 201.
SMT-COM03-16DEC2 Dec 16, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-8 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM04-12MAR2 Dec 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notice to remind dealers on the availability of Technical Bulletin 194.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-TB197-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
010000 STEERING
Technical Bulletin 197 provides instructions that apply to Alternator Cover Installation - Addition of Sealant, Steering Head Bearings - Adjustment, Gear Change Selector Mechanism Kit and Fork Seal Cleaner.
SMT-COM03-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 197 & 198.
SMT-COM02-18OCT2 Oct 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM01-15OCT2 Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2019-5 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2 Jun 24, 2019
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMT-COM02-24JUN2 Jun 24, 2019
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dealer notice concluding the comprehensive test conducted to explore the warranty claims for headlamps with surface damage and corrective actions to prevent the issue.
SMTTB19429 Jan 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin 194 provides instructions that apply to Front Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Screws, Windscreen Support Fixings, Keyless Ignition, Clutch Cover Removal and Installation, Rider's Seat (single seat), Side Stand Spring Peg, C
SMTCom0229 Jan 29, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 194.
SMTCom0102Aug201 Feb 8, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic software 2018-7 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu Jan 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-Com01-23Janu Jan 23, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer notice announcing that Diagnostic Software 2018-1 is now available and dealers should begin using it immediately.
SMT-TN-165 Oct 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Mudgaurd extension, swinging arm/chain rubbing strip, final drive unit, maximum payload, twist grip position sensor, rear suspension drag link and drop link fixings, recommended crankcase sealnt, silencer heat sheild clamp fixings, front br
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov Nov 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 160 1 Nov Nov 1, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical service bulletin 160 addressing 9 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to frame bolt tightening sequence, new harness and harness/gear position sensor parts kit, panniers, instrument pack wa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
010000 STEERING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa
SMT-TN 159 1 Oct Oct 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical service bulletin 159 addressing 19 service instructions, some of which apply to all models. Instructions relate to piston and piston top ring, alternator rotor retaining bolt, rear brake hose guide, auxiliary lights, headlight spa

TRIUMPH TIGER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TRIUMPH TIGER across all model years (1999, 2014).

14 Total Recalls
12 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TRIUMPH TIGER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2014 1 2 View
2013 1 3 View
2012 (current) 1 3
2006 0 1 View
2004 1 1 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 1 View
2001 3 0 View
2000 3 0 View
1999 2 1 View

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