2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls and problems

The 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R has 2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2020 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 5 790 Adventure R model years — 4th most.

2recalls

6complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

1,000median 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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2 recalls

Service Brakes

Apr 30, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V304000 · 3,707 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

Risk: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

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.

Service Brakes

Apr 6, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V198000 · 3,164 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.

Risk: If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

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 Brakes4

Electrical System1

Fuel System1

Unknown or other1

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

2020 vs. other Ktm 790 Adventure R years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R, the latest from Apr 30, 2021 (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 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (4), electrical system (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.