2018 Ktm 690 Duke recalls and problems

The 2018 Ktm 690 Duke has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2018 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 690 Duke model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

6complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

1,051median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
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

Power Train

Oct 12, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V792000 · 8,398 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System5

Electrical System1

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

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other Ktm 690 Duke years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Ktm 690 Duke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Ktm 690 Duke, the latest from Oct 12, 2021 (power train). 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 2018 Ktm 690 Duke?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (5), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.