2013 Ktm 1190 AdventureProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Ktm 1190 Adventure, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-854 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ktm 1190 Adventure has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Ktm 1190 Adventure recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

61%repaired · 2020 Q2

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 16V-854 · Nov 28, 2016 · 7,801 vehicles · 4,767 repaired

Risk. If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ktm.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other 1190 Adventure year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1190 Adventure median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1190 Adventure owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns an HJC DS-X1 helmet. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he felt the face shield and visor flapping. The contact pulled over, and noticed that one of the face shield screws had detached. Upon inspection, he noticed that the screws were not secured…
Complaint 11489835 · Oct 18, 2022

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