KTM 690 ENDURO R 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

3
Complaints
1
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

3 Complaints 1 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

1 Recall

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ktm North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V588000 SAFETY RECALL
27.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2022
Safety Issue:

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Potential Risk:
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local KTM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: KTB2208; HTB2207
Notice Date: Sep 16, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2022

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11669432 Other
Jun 26, 2025
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

- Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have experienced same leak on this model bike, KTM dealerships should have documentation on multiple reports of faulty gas tanks. -No warnings before failure, tank leaked on Feb 22,2024

Corrective Action:

- Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have experienced same leak on this model bike, KTM dealerships should have documentation on multiple reports of faulty gas tanks. -No warnings before failure, tank leaked on Feb 22,2024

Additional Notes:

- Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have experienced same leak on this model bike, KTM dealerships should have documentation on multiple reports of faulty gas tanks. -No warnings before failure, tank leaked on Feb 22,2024

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 11669432
Notice Date: Jun 26, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2025
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11667046 Other
Jun 15, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

Seems as if the gas tank has expanded and caused the rear fender plastics to pop out of the clips and can see fender body gaps larger than before.

Corrective Action:

Seems as if the gas tank has expanded and caused the rear fender plastics to pop out of the clips and can see fender body gaps larger than before.

Additional Notes:

Seems as if the gas tank has expanded and caused the rear fender plastics to pop out of the clips and can see fender body gaps larger than before.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 11667046
Notice Date: Jun 15, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2025
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11654528 Other
Apr 14, 2025
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2021 KTM 690 Enduro-R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the gas tank cover had developed gaps between them. The contact inspected the fuel tank and discovered that the fuel tank was swollen and had expanded, causing the fuel tank covers to develop gaps. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 820.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2021 KTM 690 Enduro-R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the gas tank cover had developed gaps between them. The contact inspected the fuel tank and discovered that the fuel tank was swollen and had expanded, causing the fuel tank covers to develop gaps. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 820.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2021 KTM 690 Enduro-R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the gas tank cover had developed gaps between them. The contact inspected the fuel tank and discovered that the fuel tank was swollen and had expanded, causing the fuel tank covers to develop gaps. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 820.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 11654528
Notice Date: Apr 14, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2025

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