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2014 Ktm 690 Enduro RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Ktm 690 Enduro R, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-305 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ktm 690 Enduro 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
Engine20

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

1 recall

2014 Ktm 690 Enduro R 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.

38%repaired · 2018 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 14V-305 · Jun 5, 2014 · 649 vehicles · 248 repaired

Risk. If the rear brake pedal detaches, the rider would only have the front brake to slow or stop the motorcycle, 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

2014 vs. every other 690 Enduro 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 690 Enduro R median. How we score

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In owners' words

What 690 Enduro R owners report

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

****NOTE - THIS IS A DIRT BIKE, NOT A HIGHWAY VEHICLE.**** TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KTM 350 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, LOCATED IN DENVER, COLORADO, WHERE THE STATOR AND THE PULSE…
Complaint 11340932 · Jul 22, 2020 · 2,000 miles
ON AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2:00 PM WHILE RIDING THE KTM 690 ENDURO R,I "[XXX]" STOPPED FOR LUNCH AFTER RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR TWO HOURS. I LOOKED OVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND SAW ENGINE OIL POOLING FROM LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTOR. I LOOKED CLOSER AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING AND POOLING INTO THE…
Complaint 10625957 · Aug 18, 2014 · 110 miles

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