Does the 1979 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling. 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 1979 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 1979 Triumph Spitfire?

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

1979 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 1979 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.

1979 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 79V0210005,121 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary: A casting defect may be present in certain front brake caliper assemblies. This defect may result in eventual cracking of a brake caliper securing a lug. This would lead to decreased braking performance.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 6, 1979NHTSA 79V0450003,700 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control

Summary: The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel tank collapse or rupture.
Remedy: Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Triumph Spitfire were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Triumph Spitfire years

Other 1979 Triumph models

Questions

Does the 1979 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling. 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 1979 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 1979 Triumph Spitfire?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.