NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2005 Triumph Rocket III, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TRIUMPH ROCKET III.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 30.0% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 25.0% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 5.0% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 5.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 5.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 5.0% |
| TIRES | 1 | 5.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOFTWARE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | MOTORCYCLE | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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2 recalls.
Date: 2007-09-26. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.
Consequence: IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-01-07. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL OCCURRED DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY. ONCE DAMAGED SOME OF THE OIL IN THE DRIVE UNIT COULD ESCAPE PAST THE SEAL.
Consequence: IF UNDETECTED THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT COULD RUN LOW OF OIL AND SEIZE CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FINAL DRIVE UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
1 investigations; 0 open.
Opened: 2007-06-20. Closed: 2007-10-19.
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
FOLLOWING OUR OPENING OF THIS PE AND SUBSEQUENT DISCUSSIONS WITH TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LTD, THE COMPANY DECIDED TO LAUNCH A SAFETY-RELATED RECALL OF ALL ROCKET III MODEL MOTORCYCLES TO ADDRESS OCCURRENCES OF SUDDEN AND UN-FORESEEN TIP-OUT STALLING.THIS ACTION WAS TAKEN IN LIEU OF RESPONDING TO NHTSA'S INFORMATION REQUEST AND INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF AN UPGRADED ECU INCORPORATING REVISED ENGINE M
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Linked campaign numbers: 07V455000.
96 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 |
| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
Date: 2026-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-05-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool - New Motorcycle Connection and Diagnostics Workflow, Triumph Diagnostic Tool - End of Support for Microsoft Windows 10.
Date: 2026-05-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected issues in SmartScan, on Tracker 400 & Thruxton 400 models.
Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
Date: 2026-03-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-04 and dealers should begin using it immediately.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ROCKET III | 20 |
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