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2009 Triumph Street Triple problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2009 Triumph Street Triple — 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

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Street Triple years?

Street Triple NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted4 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 0 complaints
Street Triple NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Triumph Street Triple problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2100%

Does the 2009 Triumph Street Triple have recalls?

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

12V445000Electrical SystemSeptember 12, 2012 · 10,366 units

Defect

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.

Consequence

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.

Remedy

Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A MOTORCYCLE FIRE LIKELY CAUSED BY THE RECALL ISSUE WHILE STARTING MY MORNING COMMUTE. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOTICE THE SMOKE SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING MY HOME JUST BEFORE GETTING ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS WEARING A HELMET CAMERA AND I HAVE INCLUDED THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE EVENT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 20, 2020 · fire

2009 Triumph Street Triple — common questions

Is the 2009 Triumph Street Triple reliable?

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.

Does the 2009 Triumph Street Triple have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Triumph Street Triple. 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.