Does the 1972 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting, visibility, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1972 Triumph Spitfire recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Triumph Spitfire?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1972 Triumph Spitfire recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1972 Triumph Spitfire. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Triumph been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Triumph dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Triumph Spitfire recalls, newest first

January 20, 1978NHTSA 78V01500036,611 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary: Fuel leakage may occur in the engine bay at fuel line connections or at the fuel pump.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect the fuel lines and fuel pump and will replace them, if necessary, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 20, 1978NHTSA 78V013000107,950 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The headlamp switches may malfunction on the involved vehicles. Should this occur, loss of headlamp and taillamp illumination may result. Switch breakage will only occur when the switch is being turned on or off.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective switch at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 1976NHTSA 76V08500026,686 vehicles potentially affected

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1972 Triumph Spitfire were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Triumph Spitfire years

Other 1972 Triumph models

Questions

Does the 1972 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting, visibility, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1972 Triumph Spitfire recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Triumph dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Triumph Spitfire?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.