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2014 Triumph SpeedMaster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2014 Triumph SpeedMaster — 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

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other SpeedMaster years?

SpeedMaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted2 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints
SpeedMaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2014 Triumph SpeedMaster 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.

2014 Triumph SpeedMaster — common questions

Is the 2014 Triumph SpeedMaster 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 2014 Triumph SpeedMaster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Triumph SpeedMaster. 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.