Does the 1978 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. 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 1978 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 1978 Triumph Spitfire?

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

1978 Triumph Spitfire recalls

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

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

For the 1978 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.

1978 Triumph Spitfire recalls, newest first

July 19, 1982NHTSA 82V072000120 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
Remedy: Vehicle certification label and VIN plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 15, 1979NHTSA 79V01900017,800 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Summary: Due to the angle of fitment of the fuel tank separator, the separator hose may become kinked. This kinking may result in fuel line restriction which may cause the fuel tank to collapse.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the fuel connector hose in a way that will prevent separator hose kinking. This will be done at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 8, 1978NHTSA 78V0270001,400 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary: A defective weld condition may exist at the pedal to accelerator rod connection.
Remedy: All affected vehicles will have the pedal assembly replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Triumph Spitfire were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Triumph Spitfire years

Other 1978 Triumph models

Questions

Does the 1978 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. 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 1978 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 1978 Triumph Spitfire?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.