2020 KTM 690 ENDURO R

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 5 TSBs

22V588000 Aug 5, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... Read more
Consequence
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
27,399 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
21V792000 Oct 12, 2021
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
Defect Description
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 manufacturin... Read more
Consequence
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
8,398 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the heater was activated on the instrument panel, but the A/C inadvertently turned on and then returned to heat. The instrument panel then malfunctioned, rendering the navigation system inoper... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2025
I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 KTM 690 ENDURO R

5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE2
101500 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER1
200000 WHEELS1
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS1
KTB2210 Nov 14, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Due to deviations in a batch of raw materials used to produce the top triple clamp it has been discovered that cracks may form on the top triple clamp on some motorcycles. Accordingly, the top triple clamp needs to be replaced on the affect
KTB2210 Nov 14, 2022
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Due to deviations in a batch of raw materials used to produce the top triple clamp it has been discovered that cracks may form on the top triple clamp on some motorcycles. Accordingly, the top triple clamp needs to be replaced on the affect
KTB2208 Jul 25, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (a??CTAa??) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." CTA has initiated a tire safety r
KTB2112 Oct 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. Damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch slave cylinder. This could result in the ride
KTB2112 Oct 1, 2021
101500 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. Damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch slave cylinder. This could result in the ride

KTM 690 ENDURO R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 690 ENDURO R across all model years (2010–2022).

11 Total Recalls
15 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KTM 690 ENDURO R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 0 1 View
2022 1 4 View
2021 1 3 View
2020 (current) 2 2
2019 2 2 View
2018 1 0 View
2015 1 1 View
2014 1 2 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View

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1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 6 4 View
RC 390 6 1 View