2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recalls and problems

The 2016 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 2016 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 1290 Super Duke R model years — 4th most.

1recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

500median 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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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jan 10, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V033000 · 2,361 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.

Risk: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

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.

2016 vs. other Ktm 1290 Super Duke R years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, the latest from Jan 10, 2018 (service brakes). 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 2016 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.