2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 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.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Feb 22, 2024
We purchased a 2016 Kia Soul with the GDI engine in October 2024 from Jim Shorkey Kia in Uniontown with 60K miles on it. We just had to have a whole new Catalytic Converter installed that cost us $1500 because the one on this car was completely messed up. It caused the car to stall, have no power ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 15, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
While my [XXX] son was driving my 2021 GMC Yukon Denali XL, the engine failed suddenly without warning. The vehicle lost power completely and became inoperable, leaving them stranded far from home. This posed a significant safety risk to my family, especially given the location and time of day. Th... Read more
STEERING Apr 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 12, 2025
There is steering problem especially in high way. The steering is stiff and a little stuck. The car can not go in straight, either left or right, it will over correct. I have to hold the steering wheel to overcome the stuck force to keep in a straight line, then it will over turn. I have to do it ag... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
200000 WHEELS1
160000 STRUCTURE1
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

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

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 (current) 1 3
2020 2 4 View
2019 2 2 View
2018 1 0 View
2015 1 1 View
2014 1 2 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View

Other KTM Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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390 DUKE 7 8 View
350 EXC-F 7 2 View
790 ADVENTURE R 6 71 View
790 ADVENTURE 6 31 View
1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 6 4 View
RC 390 6 1 View