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2021 Ktm 690 Enduro RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-588 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R has problems

3 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
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2021 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.

30%repaired · 2026 Q3

Tires: tread/belt

Recall 22V-588 · Aug 5, 2022 · 27,399 vehicles · 8,260 repaired

Risk. Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, 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

2021 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

- Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas…
Complaint 11669432 · Jun 26, 2025

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