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2019 Ktm 690 SMC RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC R, 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.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Ktm 690 SMC 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
Fuel/propulsion system20

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

1 recall

2019 Ktm 690 SMC 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.

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

2019 vs. every other 690 SMC 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 SMC R median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 690 SMC R owners report

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

The gas tank is swollen and the bolts and plastics don’t line up anymore, I bought the bike used off someone and never noticed it before, it’s a little sketchy incase it blows while riding
Complaint 11770019 · Oct 9, 2026
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and…
Complaint 11577271 · Mar 14, 2024

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