Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2001 Triumph Sprint St — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
11
NHTSA complaints
4
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 6 | 55% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 2 | 18% | new |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 9% | new |
4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
Consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR WHEEL NEEDLE ROLLER BEARING AS FITTED ONLY TO CERTAIN SINGLE SIDED SWINGING ARM MOTORCYCLES CAN DETERIORATE AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK-UP.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A FUEL LEAK COULD OCCUR FROM THE FUEL LEVER SENDER LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED. LIKELY DUE TO ETHANOL IN FUEL CAUSING WATER ABSORPTION IN PLASTIC. TANK IS VERY DIFFICULT TO INSTALL AFTER REMOVAL. STRESS ON TANK BECAUSE OF IMPROPER FIT COULD CAUSE CRACKS AND LEAKS. *TR”
“STARTER CROSS SHAFT OUTBOARD SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION AND CRANKCASE. INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES BEYOND MINIMUM LASH, CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE ECU. FAULTY ECU, CAN NOT BE "READ" OR ACCESSED BY FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL , CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT BURNING HOLES IN BODYWORK, POSSIBLE FIRES AND…”
“STARTER CROSS SHAFT OUTBOARD SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION AND CRANKCASE. INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES BEYOND MINIMUM LASH, CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE ECU. FAULTY ECU, CAN NOT BE "READ" OR ACCESSED BY FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL , CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT BURNING HOLES IN BODYWORK, POSSIBLE FIRES AND…”
“STARTER CROSS SHAFT OUTBOARD SUPPORT BEARINGS IN TRANSMISSION AND CRANKCASE. INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES BEYOND MINIMUM LASH, CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE ECU. FAULTY ECU, CAN NOT BE "READ" OR ACCESSED BY FACTORY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL , CREATING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT BURNING HOLES IN BODYWORK, POSSIBLE FIRES AND…”
The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (6 complaints), transmission (2 complaints), tires & wheels (1 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Triumph Sprint St. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.