2020 KTM 690 ENDURO R
2 recalls, 4 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
STEERING
Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
The steering wheel becomes crooked almost 90 degrees to the left and car still driving straight, just happened overnight I believe after system update
AIR BAGS
Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 25, 2026
Door/curtain airbags deployed suddenly without an accident and caused seatbelt to lock.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a banging sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the lifters and the camshaft needed to be replace... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 19, 2025
Rear window spontaneously exploded.
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 101500 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 1 |
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
17
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths