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2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE

2 recalls — 13 complaints — 11 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.
3,707 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
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.
3,164 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

13 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE5
SERVICE BRAKES2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1
SUSPENSION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STEERING1
STEERING Mar 20, 2024
Incident date: Jan 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 22, 2023
Incident date: Jun 10, 2020
The forward collision warning light comes on saying their is a malfunction. It stays on for a couple of days, and then it goes away and comes back again a couple of days later. I had my sister husband hook up a diagnostic scanner on the car, and he said that it displayed no error codes for the probl... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 22, 2023
Incident date: Jun 10, 2020
The forward collision warning light comes on saying their is a malfunction. It stays on for a couple of days, and then it goes away and comes back again a couple of days later. I had my sister husband hook up a diagnostic scanner on the car, and he said that it displayed no error codes for the probl... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 18, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2022
There was a recall on this Camry model 2012 to 2014 that the Charlotte, NC dealership refused to cover. I am having a transmission issue that causes my car to shudder and vibrate at regular speeds. “shudder comes from the transmission, especially during the acceleration of the Camry models. It c... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 19, 2022
Incident date: Nov 19, 2022
The main rear shock shaft seal has failed on two separate occasions causing shock oil to spill all over the catalytic converter posing a huge risk for fire. On both failure instances the motorcycle was being transported on a motorcycle specific hitch rack on the back of my pickup truck. The first sh... Read more
ENGINE Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 14, 2022
The engine’s intake crank lobe (left side) and it’s follower wore unexpectedly to a point that the engine is unusable without inspection and replacement of internal parts. All manufacturer’s service instructions were strictly adhered to and the motorcycle (and original engine) has little more ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 22, 2022
Incident date: May 16, 2022
* Severe camshaft lobe and follower wear at 17,500 miles with very loud valve knock. I have photos of the wear, and the motorcycle is currently at the dealer for work. And yes, it is available for inspection. *Valve clearance check is due @ 18,600 miles. I checked my valves at 17,500 due to a long ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS May 11, 2022
Incident date: Apr 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 KTM 790 Duke. The contact stated while riding approximately 30 MPH, the rear brake light failed to illuminate unless the brake pedal was fully depressed, not while slightly first applying the brake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken th... Read more
ENGINE Jan 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2021
Motorcycle takes multiple attempts to start and run - minimum 3 at this point.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2021
Motorcycle takes multiple attempts to start and run - minimum 3 at this point.
ENGINE Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Dec 29, 2021
The vehicle can take 4-6 attempts to start when cold. Following the exact procedures in the Owner's Manual, or attempting other things like putting a hand over the exhaust to increase back pressure or slightly adding throttle during start makes no difference. This has the potential to be a serio... Read more
ENGINE Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Jul 13, 2020
Engine starts then stalls multiple time when cold starting. Problem has existed since the first service at the dealer at 1000 kms at which time the break-in period ended and the computer was updated at the dealer. Bike was returned to said dealer to report this problem and no solution was found. Cur... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 8, 2020
Incident date: Sep 19, 2020
MOTORCYCLE RIDER WAS CRUISING FORWARD AND IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AT 15 MPH ON A PUBLIC ROAD WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE AND SPONTANEOUS LOCKUP, THUS PREVENTING FORWARD TRAVEL. AT THE EXACT TIME OF FRONT BRAKE LOCK UP THERE WAS ZERO INPUT TO THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER, MEANING THI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 KTM 790 ADVENTURE

11 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
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.

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

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Year Recalls Complaints
2020 (current) 2 13
2019 2 18 View

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