2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE
2 recalls — 18 complaints — 13 TSBs
21V304000 Apr 30, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of... Read more
Consequence
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
20V198000 Apr 6, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
Consequence
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 26, 2024
Incident date: Sep 7, 2024
I have taken this vehicle two times to the dealers that sell Chevrolet. The first time it was there for 5 hours and nothing was done and the second time the service agent said there was no recall on this vehicle when obviously there is one.
ENGINE
May 29, 2024
Incident date: May 26, 2024
5/18/24 in the afternoon, driving the car on freeway. the car lost power. AC stopped. Heat and check engine lights came on. Pulled car to shoulder. Driver’s window was foggy. Smoke coming from front. Exited the car. Flames seen underneath front of car and passenger compartment. Smoke worsened and ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 29, 2024
Incident date: May 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 29, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2022
The brake light doesn't illuminate unless excessive brake pressure is used. During normal braking the light doesn't illuminate at all when using the front or rear brake. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety and safety of others has been put at risk because other motorists will not ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 18, 2022
Incident date: Jun 2, 2022
The clutch quit engaging while in traffic and I was nearly stranded on I-25 in stop and go traffic. I was able to nurse it along to a nearby parking lot with the clutch slipping very badly. I could have easily been rear ended. I took it apart and found the wet-clutch system was not getting any o... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Jan 21, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure Motorcycle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. While driving at low speeds and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer five times where it was diagnosed that a new fuel pum... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 21, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure Motorcycle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. While driving at low speeds and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer five times where it was diagnosed that a new fuel pum... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 26, 2020
Incident date: Mar 10, 2020
I PUURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE NEW ON 11/19/19. AFTER 3K MILES THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION BEGAN LURCHING SEVERELY WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS. AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN/LIGHT THE LURCHING IS WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN ONLY USE THE REAR BRAKE TO S... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 26, 2020
Incident date: Mar 10, 2020
I PUURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE NEW ON 11/19/19. AFTER 3K MILES THE FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION BEGAN LURCHING SEVERELY WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS. AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN/LIGHT THE LURCHING IS WORSE TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN ONLY USE THE REAR BRAKE TO S... Read more
STEERING
Dec 10, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
OIL LEAK AT COUNTER SHAFT SEAL, REPAIRED BY KTM SAFETY RECALL ON REAR BRAKES DASH GOES' BLANK WHILE RIDING, STEERING DAMPENER FAILED WATER PUMP LEAKED THE CLUTCH FAILED ( SLIPPING ) KTM DECLINED TO REPAIR THIS, I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND FOUND A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE. THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 10, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
OIL LEAK AT COUNTER SHAFT SEAL, REPAIRED BY KTM SAFETY RECALL ON REAR BRAKES DASH GOES' BLANK WHILE RIDING, STEERING DAMPENER FAILED WATER PUMP LEAKED THE CLUTCH FAILED ( SLIPPING ) KTM DECLINED TO REPAIR THIS, I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND FOUND A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE. THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 10, 2020
Incident date: Dec 9, 2020
OIL LEAK AT COUNTER SHAFT SEAL, REPAIRED BY KTM SAFETY RECALL ON REAR BRAKES DASH GOES' BLANK WHILE RIDING, STEERING DAMPENER FAILED WATER PUMP LEAKED THE CLUTCH FAILED ( SLIPPING ) KTM DECLINED TO REPAIR THIS, I TOOK IT UPON MYSELF AND FOUND A BROKEN CLUTCH PLATE. THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 9, 2020
Incident date: Oct 6, 2020
FRONT BRAKE LEVER INCONSISTENT, THEN FRONT BRAKE BEGAN APPLYING ITSELF FORCING UNWANTED REDUCTION OF SPEED DURING HIGHWAY USE AND OVERHEATING OF FRONT BRAKE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET BRAKE TO RELEASE WAS TO PULL BRAKE LEVER VERY HARD AND SUDDENLY MULTIPLE TIMES TO FORCE ENGAGEMENT OF ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM, AT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2020
Incident date: May 27, 2020
TWO ISSUES, AFTER 2K MILES THE FRONT ROTORS ARE WARPED, KTM WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY TOP BREAK FLUID RESERVOIR LEAKING EVEN AFTER REPLACING RUBBER GASKET.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
THE BIKE SUFFERS FROM UNEVEN FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WEAR OR SOME OTHER ISSUE WHICH CAUSES THE BIKE TO PULSE SEVERELY WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED. THE PROBLEM IS MOST SEVERE AT LOW SPEED AS WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. THE INABILITY TO COME TO A SMOOTH STOP IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS, IN THAT WH... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
WHEN SLOWING WITH THE FRONT BRAKE THERE IS A PULSING SENSATION, LIKE THE BRAKE GRABS AND THEN RELEASES. I FIRST NOTICED THIS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH STRONG BREAKING FROM ABOUT 70 MPH. IT FELT LIKE A STRONG HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION IN THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHEN S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
WHEN SLOWING WITH THE FRONT BRAKE THERE IS A PULSING SENSATION, LIKE THE BRAKE GRABS AND THEN RELEASES. I FIRST NOTICED THIS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH STRONG BREAKING FROM ABOUT 70 MPH. IT FELT LIKE A STRONG HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION IN THE FRONT OF THE BIKE. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHEN S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 25, 2019
Incident date: Sep 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS BLUE (INDICATING HEAT). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT GREASED THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PIN. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO SCUDER... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 KTM 790 ADVENTURE
13 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
KTB2106
Apr 20, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. This could result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position which in rare
KTB2106
Apr 20, 2021
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the preload force of the return spring is too low and does not meet the specified tolerance. This could result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position which in rare
TB2012R2
Jul 14, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB2012R2
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB2012R2
Jul 14, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
For the 2019 and 2020 790 ADVENTURE and 790 ADVENTURE R models, KTM has enabled the ability to purchase and install the Quickshifter+ technical accessory software extension again using only the XC_2 diagnostic tool. On certain 2020 790 ADVE
TB202R1
Apr 16, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB202R1
Apr 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB202R1
Apr 16, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin supersedes KTB2012 dated April 15, 2020 because the 2020 890 DUKE R software installation errors have been resolved. KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase an
TB2012
Apr 15, 2020
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
TB2012
Apr 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
TB2012
Apr 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a technical problem using the XC_2 tool when attempting to purchase and install some of the Technical Accessories Software Extensions for the above-mentioned model motorcycles.
TB2008
Dec 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
It has been determined that the tolerances on the side case mounting mechanism of the Powerpart 790 Adventure and Adventure R side cases are incorrect (p.n. 63512932000 - Touring case set). Due to these circumstances KTM cannot guarantee a
TB2008
Dec 20, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
It has been determined that the tolerances on the side case mounting mechanism of the Powerpart 790 Adventure and Adventure R side cases are incorrect (p.n. 63512932000 - Touring case set). Due to these circumstances KTM cannot guarantee a
KTM 790 ADVENTURE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 790 ADVENTURE across all model years (2019–2020).
4
Total Recalls
31
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KTM 790 ADVENTURE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2019 (current) | 2 | 18 |