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2013 Ktm 500 EXCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Ktm 500 EXC, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 12V-531 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 injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ktm 500 EXC 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
Service brakes10
Tires10

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

1 recall

2013 Ktm 500 EXC 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 · 2015 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-531 · Nov 9, 2012 · 1,181 vehicles · 718 repaired

Risk. The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, 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 500 EXC 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 500 EXC median. How we score

'12'13'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 500 EXC owners report

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

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 85 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS TEN HOURS. NE
Complaint 10625965 · Aug 18, 2014

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