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2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Speed Triple Rs years?

Speed Triple Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted2 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Speed Triple Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs have recalls?

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

20V236000BrakesApril 28, 2020 · 3,709 units

Defect

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.

Consequence

If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.

2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs — common questions

Is the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple Rs. 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.