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2011 Ktm 530 EXCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Ktm 530 EXC, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 11V-300 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 60%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 25, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Ktm 530 EXC 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
Steering10

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

1 recall

2011 Ktm 530 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.

60%repaired · 2015 Q2

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 11V-300 · May 25, 2011 · 1,228 vehicles · 734 repaired

Risk. UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

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

2011 vs. every other 530 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 530 EXC median. How we score

'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 530 EXC owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KTM NORTH AMERICA 530EXC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE HANDLE BAR CLAMPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A MANUFACTURERS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE HANDLE BARS CLAMPS AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE OF…
Complaint 10386710 · Mar 7, 2011 · 250 miles

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