2021 Ktm 690 SMC RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Ktm 690 SMC R recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
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What 690 SMC R owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Description of Defect: I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the plastic fuel tank on my 2021 KTM 690. On this specific motorcycle architecture, the plastic fuel tank is a load-bearing, structural component that acts as the rear subframe. The rear passenger footpegs and the entire rear…
The fuel tank has been expanding consistently now for the past few years. It has began to crack the attachment points for the body plastics. I sent pictures and reported this years ago to KTM and they told me it would have to be inspected which they may not cover and even still wouldn’t guarantee…
The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and it’s impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a…
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