2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R 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
Electrical system10
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2018 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other 1290 Super Adventure R 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 1290 Super Adventure R median. How we score

'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What 1290 Super Adventure R owners report

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

THE KEYLESS IGNITION ON THE MOTORCYCLE DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. MANY TIMES IT WILL SAY THE KEY IS OUT OF RANGE, THIS COULD CAUSE AN ISSUE IF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TO STALL. WHEN MOVING AND TURNED ON IT WILL REPORT KEY OUT OF RANGE. WHEN TURNED OFF AND ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT TURN…
Complaint 11222490 · Jun 25, 2019 · 1,980 miles

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