repaired · 2026 Q3
Clutch assembly: slave cylinder
Risk. An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Ktm 690 DukeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2018 Ktm 690 Duke, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-792 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Ktm 690 Duke has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Ktm 690 Duke 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.
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
2018 vs. every other 690 Duke 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 690 Duke median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 690 Duke owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2018 KTM 690 Duke fuel tank shape has warped and the fuel filler neck gasket no longer seals the filler neck to the tank so that fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank. This same issue was addressed for the 2016-2017 model year KTM 690 Duke under NHTSA Campaign Number 17V388000. The result of…
The plastic fuel tank has warped at the bottom interface where the fuel pump assembly sits. As a result, fuel leaks between the fuel tank and gasket (which is no longer sealed against a flat surface). The fuel pump assembly sits immediately above the engine. Fuel that leaks will drip onto the…
Gasoline had visibly leaked from the fuel filler cap on the plastic fuel tank. Liquid fuel and fuel vapors are freely exiting the tank. This presents an extreme fire risk. There is an active recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V388000) for 2016-2017 production of the same model. This recall should be…
Own a 2018 690 Duke?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.