2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE R
2 recalls, 20 complaints
25V907000 Dec 23, 2025
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
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 the ground.
Consequence
A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Own... Read more
25V825000 Dec 1, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of ... Read more
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers f... Read more
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Nov 2, 2025
Vehicle has transmission related issues. Delayed response/hesitation when accelerating from a stop or after decelerating. Delayed torque sometimes few seconds off. Others reported dealer has had software updates however issues remain which is a safety concern when on the road. Suspension frond end m... Read more
STEERING
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Unknown...the car goes into limp mode suddenly...my battery was boiling an shot liquid out of it, prior to this my other battery leaked an the alternator was bad ....when this happens suddenly you have no steering, an if course the boiling battery may explode....I've had this car checked over severa... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
Unknown...the car goes into limp mode suddenly...my battery was boiling an shot liquid out of it, prior to this my other battery leaked an the alternator was bad ....when this happens suddenly you have no steering, an if course the boiling battery may explode....I've had this car checked over severa... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was informed ... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the engine was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The dealer was contact... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the engine was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The dealer was contact... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
While driving down a one way, my infotainment system completely shut down. The infotainment system controls lane assistance, blind spot sensor, A/C, radio etc. So when this occurred, all of the sensors in the vehicle also stopped working. As I attempted to change lanes, another vehicle was approachi... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 13, 2025
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
All vehicle assistance lights on such as e-break, vsa, mitigation system, and cruise control show up as faulty. Infotainment system goes off on its own as well. Very bad electrical parking break light always shows up when vehicle starts. Taking it to dealer multiple times they claimed it’s ok.
ENGINE
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 35 MPH, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the deal... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Aug 1, 2025
Car was making a rattling noise and no indication on the car indicating that it was a suspension issue. Drove for a few months without realizing that it was a suspension and hence a safety problem. Took it to the Tesla Service Center and they diagnosed as a suspension problem and said that it was un... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that on several occasions, there was no oil or low oil in the oil pan. The contact stated that oil needed to b... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jayco Alante RV built on a 2016 Ford F53 Chassis. The contact stated that there was a design flaw, making it impossible to work on the braking system of the motorhome. While having a routine oil change at the local dealer, the contact was informed that the brake fluid reser... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
My 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and intermittent starting issue. The vehicle would not recognize the key at times. After a while I was unable to start the vehicle without having the fob touching. Last week the vehicle you start and the shutoff when I tried to drive away. I resorted to using the auto s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
UNKNOWN Driver noticed increased volume of audio system without driver interference.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 6, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the left, requiring the contact to manually return the steering wheel to the center. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 10, 2025
My car has twice been fixed with this shift to park message and now it is in the shop once again to be fixed!! And this has also had the torque converter fixed twice now. And it is still doing the same issues. This needs to be something that Chevy is replacing. I am a single mother and can’t affor... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
UNKNOWN. Saw there was recall in past for rear piston but mine was not affected. But I’m having issues with the brakes. When slowing down or coming to stop when using the brake, the whole car shakes and rattles.
STEERING
Sep 6, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
Loss of power steering occasionally, getting a power steering fault, but as of now, starts working again
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
The vehicle has grade assist braking, which cannot be disabled. At speeds below 35mph this braking is too strong and cannot be properly controlled with throttle input. The effect is that, when going downhill, if you release pressure from the gas pedal, the vehicle will abruptly decelerate by several... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 20, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
..
Crash
KTM 390 ADVENTURE R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 390 ADVENTURE R across all model years (2025, 2025).
2
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KTM 390 ADVENTURE R - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 2 | 20 |