2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R RallyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-304 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally 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
Electrical system10
Engine10

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

1 recall

2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Rally 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.

71%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V-304 · Apr 30, 2021 · 3,707 vehicles · 2,620 repaired

Risk. A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

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

2020 vs. every other 790 Adventure R Rally 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 790 Adventure R Rally median. How we score

'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 790 Adventure R Rally owners report

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

The TFT screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed I am going or what settings I have the driver assist controls set to.
Complaint 11448924 · Jan 25, 2022

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