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2014 Triumph Thunderbird problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird — 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Thunderbird years?

Thunderbird NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted10 complaints2000: 1 complaints2010: 10 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 3 complaints
Thunderbird NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Triumph Thunderbird problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine133%
Speed Control133%
Transmission133%

Does the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power with the throttle control grip being activated. The contact waited for 20 minutes to restart the motorcycle however, the failure recurred. There was no warning light…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 12, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S MOTORCYCLE MADE AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS LOUD AND A DISTRACTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLES (515 W LAMBERT RD, BREA, CA 92821, [PHONE]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 19, 2019

“The contact owns a 2014 Triumph Thunderbird Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power with the throttle control grip being activated. The contact waited for 20 minutes to restart the motorcycle however, the failure recurred. There was no warning light…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · February 12, 2023

2014 Triumph Thunderbird — common questions

Is the 2014 Triumph Thunderbird reliable?

The record is thin — 3 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 Thunderbird have recalls?

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