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Campaign 20V236 Posted April 28, 2020 3,709 units

2018-2020 Triumph Triple/Tiger Recall 20V236: Brake Pad

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 20V236 affects 3,709 2018-2020 Triumph motorcycles for front brake pad corrosion. Repair is free at any franchised Triumph dealer.

Triumph is recalling 3,709 2018-2020 Street Triple RS, Speed Triple S, and Tiger 1200 Xca motorcycles under recall 20V236 because the front brake pad friction material can detach from the backing plate. That failure can lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk, so Triumph dealers will replace the front brake pads free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The front brake pads on these 2018-2020 Triumph motorcycles sit inside the front brake calipers. Each pad has friction material bonded to a metal backing plate. When you squeeze the front brake lever, hydraulic pressure pushes the pads against the brake rotors, and that contact slows the motorcycle.

On affected pads, the bond between the friction material and the backing plate is vulnerable to corrosion. The supplier traced the problem to the pad compound and backing plate surface: excess nickel reduced the bonding area, porosity let salt and water reach the bond layer, and micro cracks in the copper surface gave corrosion another path in. In corrosive conditions, the friction material can separate from the backing plate during use.

There is no warning sign before failure. Triumph says the failure can happen without notice to the rider, so a normal lever feel does not rule out an affected pad.

Who's affected?

Spans Street Triple RS, Speed Triple RS, Speed Triple S, Xrx (Lrh), and Tiger 1200 variants across 2018-2020, all using the same front Brembo brake pad set.

2019 Triumph Xrx (Lrh) hydraulic brake system
2020 Triumph Street Triple RS hydraulic brake system
2018 Triumph Xrx (Lrh) hydraulic brake system
2018 Triumph Speed Triple RS hydraulic brake system
2019 Triumph Speed Triple S hydraulic brake system
Units affected3,709
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the brake pad friction material separates from the backing plate, the motorcycle can need more distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Schedule the brake pad replacement soon and watch for any change in braking feel. Repair is free at any franchised Triumph dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Triumph Xrx (Lrh), Street Triple RS, Speed Triple RS, Speed Triple S, Tiger 1200 Xca, Tiger 1200 Xcx, Tiger 1200 Xrt, Tiger 1200 Xrx, Tiger 1200 Xr, Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, or Tiger 1200 Desert Edition motorcycle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Triumph dealer to schedule the free front brake-pad replacement that fixes corrosion-related pad separation.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Triumph mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V236 when you call.
  4. Call Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 with questions and mention Triumph recall SRAN 579.
  5. Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance and avoid hard braking when traffic allows.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Triumph technician replaces the front brake pads covered by recall 20V236. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a related front brake pad repair before the notice, Triumph has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented expenses. Bring repair invoices and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 to ask how to submit the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

April 28, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
June 22, 2020 Dealer notification began
June 22, 2020 Dealer notification ended
June 24, 2020 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
June 26, 2020 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V236?

Recall 20V236 covers 3,709 2018-2020 Triumph motorcycles with front brake pads that can corrode and separate from the backing plate. If that happens, stopping distance increases and crash risk rises. Triumph dealers will replace the front brake pads for free.

What should I do if my 2018-2020 Triumph Street Triple RS, Speed Triple RS, Speed Triple S, Tiger 1200 Xca, Tiger 1200 Xcx, Tiger 1200 Xrt, Tiger 1200 Xrx, Tiger 1200 Xr, Tiger 1200 Alpine Edition, Tiger 1200 Desert Edition, or Xrx (Lrh) is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 20V236. If it is, contact a franchised Triumph dealer to schedule the front brake pad replacement. Reference recall number 20V236 and Triumph recall number SRAN 579 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Triumph will replace the front brake pads free of charge at a franchised Triumph dealer. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, whether you bought the motorcycle new or used.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is longer stopping distance. The front brake pad friction material can detach from the backing plate after corrosion, reducing braking performance and raising crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, treat front brake performance concerns as a service issue.

What if I bought my Triumph motorcycle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Triumph dealer if your motorcycle is included. You can also call Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010 with recall number SRAN 579.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V236000
Triumph customer service1-678-854-2010
NHTSA recall #20V236
NHTSA recall # (full)20V236000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →