2020 Triumph ROCKET 3 R: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
2,050 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2021: 1; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11414328 · 2021-04-28 (April 28, 2021)
REAR BRAKE: REDUCED BRAKING IN REAR BRAKE WORSENING OVER TIME. PROBLEM WAS CAUSE FOR RECALL, AFTER RECALL REPAIR, I HAD A SECOND DECREASE IN BRAKING POWER WHICH REQUIRED ANOTHER FIX. PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE RIDING SEEMED TO KEEP THE BRAKE AT LEAST OPERATIONAL BUT NOWHERE NEAR WHERE IT SHOULD BE. FUEL GAUGE: STOPPED READING FUEL LEVEL - PART WAS REPLACED AND SEEMS TO WORK AGAIN. THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT WAS INDEPENDENT OF WHETHER THE BIKE WAS MOVING OR NOT CLUTCH FAILURE: REDUCED CLUTCH EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY BEGINNING WITH NOT BEING A…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11414328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499763 · 2023-01-02 (January 2, 2023)
Over the course of 16 months of ownership, I have now scheduled a second appointment to have my rear brake lines flushed and refilled under warranty. This can be inspected if necessary. The reason for scheduling this maintenance is the brakes will "fade" over the course of several weeks to months due to an admitted manufacturing/ assembly defect where there are air bubbles inadvertently allowed into the rear ABS system. This defect makes emergency braking nearly impossible as only the front brakes work to their potential. The dealership I hav…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11499763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11549758 · 2023-10-13 (October 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Triumph Rocket 3R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds, the rear brakes became inoperable. The contact pumped the brakes, but the brakes failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V740000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to be bled. The motorcycle was repaired,…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11549758 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V740000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2020-11-30 (November 30, 2020)
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rocket 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rocket 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could have entered the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator while the rear brake system was filled during production.
Consequence: Over time, the air in the ABS modulator can deteriorate rear braking efficiency, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake system, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 587.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V730000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Reported: 2023-10-31 (October 31, 2023)
Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2020 Rocket 3 TFC, 2020-2024 Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT, 2022 Rocket 3 GT Triple Black, and Rocket 3 R Black motorcycles. The rear brake master cylinder may fail to move fluid through the system properly, requiring an extended distance to stop.
Consequence: Extended stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph's customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 611.
NHTSA campaign record ↗