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2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths, per the complaint records themselves.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Bonneville T120 Black years?

Bonneville T120 Black NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 2 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Bonneville T120 Black NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Speed Control150%
Transmission150%

Does the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V133000Electrical SystemFebruary 27, 2019 · 12,654 units

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.

Consequence

Loss of electrical power may cause the headlight or indicator lighting to malfunction or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“11/19/16,I WAS CONTACTED BY POLICE THAT MY 66 YEAR OLD HUSBAND, [XXX], WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND DID NOT SURVIVE. 2/21/17 RECEIVED RECALL FROM TRIUMPH ABOUT THE EXPANSION AIR-GAP BEING TOO SMALL CAUSING THE HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIP TO EXPAND MAKING CONTACT WITH HANDLBAR END WEIGHT AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 19, 2016 · crash

“11/19/16,I WAS CONTACTED BY POLICE THAT MY 66 YEAR OLD HUSBAND, [XXX], WAS IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND DID NOT SURVIVE. 2/21/17 RECEIVED RECALL FROM TRIUMPH ABOUT THE EXPANSION AIR-GAP BEING TOO SMALL CAUSING THE HEATED HANDLEBAR GRIP TO EXPAND MAKING CONTACT WITH HANDLBAR END WEIGHT AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 19, 2016 · crash

2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black — common questions

Is the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.