Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2006 Triumph Sprint St — 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.
2
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1 | 50% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 1 | 50% | — flat |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-ROTATION STOP BOLT ON THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER MAY SHEAR ALLOWING THE CALIPER TO CONTACT THE SWING ARM.
Consequence
DAMAGE TO THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND SWING ARM COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY BIKE IS SWELLING VISIBLY. ON LINE OTHERS ON THE TRIUMPH FORUM ARE ALSO COMPLAINING OF THIS. PROBABLY DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE FUEL. I AM CONCERNED THE TANK WILL SWELL UNTIL RUPTURE AND THEM POSSIBLY A FIRE. *TR”
“FRONT BRAKES ARE LOSING EFFECTIVENESS AFTER TWO MONTHS OF NORMAL USE. FRONT BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HAS INCREASED TO THE POINT THAT I AM UNABLE TO GENERATE ENOUGH BRAKING FORCE IN AN EMERGENCY STOP SITUATION. PROBLEM IS PERSISTENT AND ONGOING. *JB”
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.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Triumph Sprint St. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.