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2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Rocket Iii Touring years?

Rocket Iii Touring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted6 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints
Rocket Iii Touring NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring have recalls?

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

14V694000Fuel SystemNovember 3, 2014 · 417 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHEN RIDING BETWEEN 15 AND 40 MPH, SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR, THEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR, I FEEL VIBRATION AND NOISE INDICATIVE OF POSSIBLE INCIPIENT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I'M FILING THIS NOW FOR FEAR I MAY NOT SURVIVE ULTIMATE CONSEQUENCE OF THIS, AS HAS HAPPENED WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER TRIUMPH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 30, 2017

2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring — common questions

Is the 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring reliable?

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

Does the 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Triumph Rocket Iii Touring. 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.