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2016 Ktm 1190 AdventureProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-854 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 61%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure has problems

2 complaints 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

2016 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

2016 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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In owners' words

What 1190 Adventure owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 TO 70 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODSTOCK KTM (2235 SOUTH EAST WOOD DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FAULTY. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AND…
Complaint 11291617 · Dec 27, 2019 · 15,000 miles

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