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2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-033 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT 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
Service brakes10

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

2 recalls

2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT 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.

96%repaired · 2020 Q2

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 18V-033 · Jan 10, 2018 · 2,361 vehicles · 2,262 repaired

Risk. If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 17V-194 · Mar 21, 2017 · 487 vehicles · 487 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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

2017 vs. every other 1290 Super Duke GT 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 Duke GT median. How we score

'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 1290 Super Duke GT owners report

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

I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL # 18V033 IN REGARDS TO THIS VEHICLE. KTM HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM IN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED ON 2/23/2018. ADDITIONALLY, BREMBO ANNOUNCED THE PROBLEM ON 1/8/2018. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ORDERED THE PARTS AS SOON AS THEY COULD, BUT THEY HAVE…
Complaint 11082080 · Mar 29, 2018 · 5,000 miles

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