2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recalls and problems

The 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 1290 Super Duke R model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
5,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Jul 10, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V441000 · 640 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

Risk: A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1507.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2014 vs. other Ktm 1290 Super Duke R years

2014: 2 complaints20142015: 6 complaints201562016: 2 complaints20162018: 2 complaints20182019: 2 complaints20192020: 3 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20211

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, the latest from Jul 10, 2015 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.