Triumph Bonneville T120 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2025: 3 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Electrical System #26V078000 · 2026 · 8,849 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. is recalling certain 2022-2024 bonneville t100, bonneville t120, bonneville t120 black, 2024 bonneville t120 dgr, 2022 street twin, street scrambler, street twin goldline, street scrambler sandstor, 2023-2024 speed twin 900, and scrambler 900 motorcycles. the wiring between the alternator and main harness connector may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: Overheated wiring increases the risk of a crash or fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the current 2-piece connector body with a single in-line crimped connector solution for each of the three wires from the alternator assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 19, 2026. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 641. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this re
Electrical System #24V785000 · 2024 · 8,801 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2024 bonneville t100, t120, t120 black, 2022 triumph street scrambler, street scrambler sandstorm, street twin, street twin goldline, 2023-2024 scrambler 900, and speed twin 900 motorcycles. the wiring between the alternator and main harness connector may short circuit and overheat.
Risk: Overheated wiring increases the risk of a fire or crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new wire alignment clip, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 18, 2024. owners may contact triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 627.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #23V146000 · 2023 · 988 units
Problem: Triumph motorcycles america, ltd. (triumph) is recalling certain 2023 bonneville t120 and bonneville t120 black motorcycles. the left-hand side (lhs) brake disc may be improperly secured and can detach.
Risk: The detachment of the lhs brake disc can reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a replacement damper and also replace the disc bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 24, 2023. owners may contact triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. triumph's number for this recall is sran 606.
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