Norton recalls and safety
7 recalls since 1971 · 1 owner complaints since 1995
7
vehicle recalls since 1971
7
vehicle recalls since 1971
Norton has had 7 vehicle recalls since 1971, covering 25,791 vehicles as reported. There were no Norton recalls in 2025. The Norton Commando has the most recalls (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
7
Since 1971
Units affected
26K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Norton vehicle recalls each year since 1971, and the vehicles they covered
Norton models
9 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commando | 3 | 6,488 | 0 | - |
| 750 Commando | 1 | 11K | 0 | - |
| 850 Commando | 1 | 11K | 0 | - |
| Commando Fastback | 1 | 3,200 | 0 | - |
| Commando Roadster | 1 | 3,200 | 0 | - |
| Fastback | 1 | 1,400 | 0 | - |
| Roadster | 1 | 1,400 | 0 | - |
| T160 | 1 | 3,600 | 0 | - |
| Trident | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Norton recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Norton recalls by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 6,800 units
- Suspension2 · 13K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1,400 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 3,039 units
- Structure1 · 1,400 units
Latest Norton recalls
The newest of 7. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1975 | Norton T160 (1974-1975): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 75V157000 | Other or not stated | 3,600 |
| Feb 25, 1975 | Norton Commando (1975): SuspensionNo. 75V040000 | Other or not stated | 2,049 |
| Dec 5, 1974 | Norton Commando (1968-1969): StructureNo. 74V239000 | Other or not stated | 1,400 |
| Apr 1, 1974 | Norton 750 Commando, 850 Commando (1972-1973): SuspensionNo. 74V052000 | Other or not stated | 11,103 |
| Jan 16, 1974 | Norton Commando (1974): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 74V010000 | Other or not stated | 3,039 |
| Jul 14, 1971 | Norton Fastback, Roadster (1971): Engine and engine coolingNo. 71V118000 | Other or not stated | 1,400 |
| Jun 24, 1971 | Norton Commando Fastback, Commando Roadster (1971): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 71V108000 | Other or not stated | 3,200 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which Norton models have the most recalls?
The Commando (3), the 750 Commando (1) and the 850 Commando (1) have the most recalls since 1971. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Norton recall problem?
Service brakes, hydraulic: 2 of the 7 Norton recalls, followed by suspension (2).
What do Norton owners complain about most?
Engine and engine cooling, named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints Norton owners filed since 1995. One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Norton?
No Norton recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.