2022 Ktm 690 SMC RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 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 October 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2022 Ktm 690 SMC R has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Ktm 690 SMC R recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 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.
Fuel tank is swollen due to the 10% ethanol in our fuel. Swollen tank is causing seat to unlatch while riding, side panels are no longer able to be properly installed, and the fuel tank is now very close to the exhaust pipe due to the tank being bloated, this has been an ongoing issue for 2+ years…
Fuel tank has swollen over time, causing body panels to no longer fit properly, fuel tank is under the seat and is a structural component of the motorcycles frame by design, my concern is that the tank is in very close proximity to exhaust system and is now considerably closer to exhaust from…
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