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KTM 390.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2015 to 2025 models.

KTM 390

Photos: PackMecEng (Wikimedia Commons)

35owner complaints
3recalls
6%involved a crash, fire or injury
720typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

engine43%
electrical29%
throttle & speed control29%
fuel system20%
transmission & drivetrain6%

Recalls 3

  • Structure 2025

    KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to …

  • Vehicle Speed Control 2025

    KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it …

  • Engine And Engine Cooling 2025

    KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine con…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

20153
20161
20173
20181
20202
20226
20231
20245
202513

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: 390 ADVENTURE, 390 ADVENTURE R, 390 DUKE, RC 390, 390 ENDURO R. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

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