2021 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R
0 recalls, 37 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE
May 11, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
Leaking flex pipe on the exhaust causing undue rattling and possible exhaust fumes entering the passenger cabin.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 11, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
Ignition key not releasing after turning engine off. Put shifter in park, foot on brakeii, turn Ignition key off. Key will not release. Have to cycle multiple times to get key released.
STEERING
May 11, 2026
Incident date: May 11, 2026
Ignition key not releasing after turning engine off. Put shifter in park, foot on brakeii, turn Ignition key off. Key will not release. Have to cycle multiple times to get key released.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jun 30, 2025
Multiple warnings with the service hybrid system alert coming on the dash. Code B273C-00 was confirmed by the technician at the Napleton Jeep service department. Vehicle can shut off at any time at any speed and there is no resolution at this time to fix the issue. When accelerating over uneven su... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 19, 2025
Incident date: Jun 12, 2025
On Tue 6/17 I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Veloster home when the sunroof glass spontaneously exploded (no notifications)then the sound of shattering glass. There were no cars ahead of me and none behind so it was doubtful there was damage done to other people. I did have small chunks of glass fall ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: Jul 30, 2024
Vehicle quit running while driving was going about 5 miles an hour just shut down tried to restart cranks but will not start no safety issues We had to call a tow truck and have vehicle towed to dealer has about 24,000 miles on it. It sounds like a fuel pump issue. Valley motor city Jeep in Cuyahoga... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: Jul 30, 2024
The control arm of my 2023 Model Y front wheel just came completely off without any incident. On August 31st at 9 pm, I was driving home from a park when I just pulled the car into my driveway, I heard a strange squeaky noise from the front wheel area, followed by a huge "BAM ''. I started to turn m... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 5, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinders. The dealer recommen... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 5, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was rust on the side panels near the wheels and underneath. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who... Read more
STEERING
Apr 4, 2024
Incident date: Apr 4, 2024
On more than one occasion lost power steering and ability to steer properly suddenly in mid drive. It is associated with a warning that comes on at random times saying steering assist reduced
ENGINE
May 22, 2023
Incident date: May 19, 2023
The valve timing is out of position from a timing chain jumped out of position. There are oil flow problems to the phaser from incorrect oil
TIRES:BEAD
Nov 21, 2022
Incident date: Nov 6, 2022
Tire size 90/90-21 front tire inflated with Motorcycle manufacturers recommended psi without warning it instantly deflats. I had this happen twice with the same tire. Once deflated it causes the tire to debead off the rim while riding and renders the motorcycle nearly uncontrollable. Especially da... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 14, 2022
1) The vehicle TFT display containing important data such as speed etc.. blacks out on occasion. The vehicle itself is still functional but with the display blacked out the operator has no speed information, or information about the vehicle such as fuel levels and ABS control. KTM has been made awar... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 14, 2022
1) The vehicle TFT display containing important data such as speed etc.. blacks out on occasion. The vehicle itself is still functional but with the display blacked out the operator has no speed information, or information about the vehicle such as fuel levels and ABS control. KTM has been made awar... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 1, 2022
Incident date: Jan 21, 2022
Motorcycle hard/impossible to start. Excessive valve wear. Currently unrideable due to mechanical problems. Motorcycle stalled at intersection of busy highway, would not start creating hazard of being hit in the intersection and while pushing it to side of road. Mechanic inspected vehicle, found ex... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 1, 2022
Incident date: Jan 21, 2022
Motorcycle hard/impossible to start. Excessive valve wear. Currently unrideable due to mechanical problems. Motorcycle stalled at intersection of busy highway, would not start creating hazard of being hit in the intersection and while pushing it to side of road. Mechanic inspected vehicle, found ex... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 1, 2022
Incident date: Jan 21, 2022
Motorcycle hard/impossible to start. Excessive valve wear. Currently unrideable due to mechanical problems. Motorcycle stalled at intersection of busy highway, would not start creating hazard of being hit in the intersection and while pushing it to side of road. Mechanic inspected vehicle, found ex... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 23, 2022
Incident date: Jan 6, 2022
The motorcycle's instrument cluster (TFT Display) often becomes obscured by internal condensation (fogging), sometimes remaining obscured for extended periods of time (i.e., 30 minutes). When this occurs, it is impossible to see critical operation/safety information such vehicle speed, traction, and... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 8, 2022
Incident date: Apr 2, 2021
Motorcycle does not start properly when cold. Takes several tries to start. Once started it dies several times and must be restarted. Once running, it idles very rough for several minutes.
ENGINE
Jan 6, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The motorcycle is having a cold start issue. When starting after 24hours, the motorcycle will not start right away or will only start on one of two cylinders. After roughly 60 seconds the second cylinder starts up.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2022
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The motorcycle is having a cold start issue. When starting after 24hours, the motorcycle will not start right away or will only start on one of two cylinders. After roughly 60 seconds the second cylinder starts up.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Apr 15, 2021
When engin is cold for more then 8 hours. Engin will start only on 1 cylinder (right), for +/- 1 minute (1000 +/- rpm), after, you will heard internal explosion, and left cylinder will start (1600 +/- rpm) . and dropping at 1400 for normal idle. With an strong gazoline smells after start-up, after 2... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Apr 15, 2021
When engin is cold for more then 8 hours. Engin will start only on 1 cylinder (right), for +/- 1 minute (1000 +/- rpm), after, you will heard internal explosion, and left cylinder will start (1600 +/- rpm) . and dropping at 1400 for normal idle. With an strong gazoline smells after start-up, after 2... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Aug 22, 2021
If the bike has been sitting overnight, then the first start of the day is difficult. It does not want to start and takes a few tries. When it does start it is on only 1 cylinder...this goes back to normal once it warms up after a minute or so. This began @700 miles. This problem goes away immed... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Oct 21, 2021
When I start the bike, it sounds like the engine is only running on one cylinder and misfiring. It runs 'rough' like this for about 30 -60 seconds and the revs are sitting between 1000-1300 instead of the normal 1300-1500rpm range. You can smell fuel while this is happening. It then 'pops' and t... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Oct 21, 2021
When I start the bike, it sounds like the engine is only running on one cylinder and misfiring. It runs 'rough' like this for about 30 -60 seconds and the revs are sitting between 1000-1300 instead of the normal 1300-1500rpm range. You can smell fuel while this is happening. It then 'pops' and t... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Sep 9, 2021
The motorycle has a hard time to start. At times throttle needs to be added to keep the engine from dying out. A modern and fuel injected bike should not need to have the throttle be opened for the bike to start up.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Sep 9, 2021
The motorycle has a hard time to start. At times throttle needs to be added to keep the engine from dying out. A modern and fuel injected bike should not need to have the throttle be opened for the bike to start up.
ENGINE
Oct 28, 2021
Incident date: Oct 27, 2021
Stalled dozens of times and sudden loss of power when cold
Crash
ENGINE
Oct 26, 2021
Incident date: Oct 26, 2021
I just wanted to make you aware of my 2021 KTM 890 R VIN # [XXX] 2000 MILES Since new it has had a hard start when cold or sitting overnight. It takes 2 or 3 times to start and keeps stalling I stalls runs rough and even runs on one cylinder for 30 to 60 seconds. Its a 2 cylinder motorcycle. On... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2021
When running the motorcycle on the manufacturer-recommended 91+ (premium) octane fuel, the engine can take up to 5 or 6 tries (over the course of a few minutes) to start when it's sat overnight. When the engine eventually does start it runs very rough on only one (of two) cylinder. During this rough... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2021
When running the motorcycle on the manufacturer-recommended 91+ (premium) octane fuel, the engine can take up to 5 or 6 tries (over the course of a few minutes) to start when it's sat overnight. When the engine eventually does start it runs very rough on only one (of two) cylinder. During this rough... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
Starting immediately after the mandatory 600 mile service check by an authorized KTM dealer, this vehicle started experiencing prolonged cold start failures. It went from starting 100% of the time after three or less start attempts to requiring approximately ten failed start attempts before starting... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
Starting immediately after the mandatory 600 mile service check by an authorized KTM dealer, this vehicle started experiencing prolonged cold start failures. It went from starting 100% of the time after three or less start attempts to requiring approximately ten failed start attempts before starting... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
Starting immediately after the mandatory 600 mile service check by an authorized KTM dealer, this vehicle started experiencing prolonged cold start failures. It went from starting 100% of the time after three or less start attempts to requiring approximately ten failed start attempts before starting... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 7, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2021
The brake lights were not illuminated intermittently and ABS was not engaging intermittently
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 7, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2021
The brake lights were not illuminated intermittently and ABS was not engaging intermittently
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R across all model years (2019, 2020).
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Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths