front brake failure/malfunction resulting in loss of control and accident. no inspection by dealer or others at this point. No warning lamps appeared only symptom was unanticipated braking performance the last 7-10 days. Issue reported to dealer on 10-22 and inspection appointment made. application of front brake lever failed to slow motorcycle. Additional pressure on lever resulted in over-braking and herky, jerky motion of front wheel creating loss of control, accident and injury. It appears that similar problems have been reported and a recall issued.
The worst 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
- What is wrong
- Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Tiger 1200 XCx and Tiger 1200 XCA, 2019-2020 Speed Triple S and Speed Triple RS, 2018-2019 Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRx and Tiger 1200 XRx LRH and 2020 Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition and Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycles. The front brake pads may corrode, potentially causing the front brake pad friction material to detach from the backing plate.
- Risk
- If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1‑678‑854‑2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN 579.
Recall number 20V236000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX 103
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Daignostic software and dealers should begin using it...
- Dealer notice advising to check for an immobiliser software update before replacing any TPMS components on...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-07 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool 2026-06.1 and dealers should begin...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Technical Bulletin 264.
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Triumph Diagnostic Tool version 2026-06 and dealers should...
- Technical Bulletin 264 provides instructions that relates to: Triumph Diagnostic Tool
- Dealer notice advising the availalbility of TDT version 2026-05.2 which resolves the ABS as Not Connected...
- Dealer notice announcing the availability of Diagnostic software 2026-05.1 and dealers should begin using...
- Dealer notice reminding of Motorcycle Cleaning, prohibited use of High-Pressure & Steam Cleaning equipment.
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Is the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX, close to a typical Tiger 1200 XRX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Triumph Tiger 1200 XRX brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V236000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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