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2019 Ktm 790 Adventure RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-304 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R has problems

8 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
Service brakes50
Engine20
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2019 Ktm 790 Adventure 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.

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 →

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 20V-198 · Apr 6, 2020 · 3,164 vehicles · 3,040 repaired

Risk. If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing 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

2019 vs. every other 790 Adventure 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 790 Adventure R median. How we score

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

What 790 Adventure R owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AT APPROX 5K MILES MY FRONT BRAKE STARTED GRABBING AND PULSING AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER CONSTANT LEVER PRESSURE. IT EVENTUAL GOT SO BAD THAT I FELT I COULDNT SAFELY CONTROL THE BIKE WHEN USING THE FRONT BRAKE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO GET A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE DISKS AND PADS.…
Complaint 11383590 · Dec 15, 2020
MY BIKE HAS HAD AND STILL DOES HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS SHOCK FAILED TWICE, REAR BRAKE HOSE MELTED AND MADE BRAKES UNUSABLE WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP IN MEXICO FRONT BRAKES EXPERIENCED PULSATING SENSATION THAT PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE, KTM REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT WHEEL HUB, THE COUNTER SHAFT…
Complaint 11382801 · Dec 9, 2020 · 10,000 miles
THE MOTORCYCLE FRONT BRAKES STARTED PULSING AND GRABBING DURING BRAKING AT ALL SPEEDS. IT WAS MORE NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS BELOW 20MPH WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Complaint 11382783 · Dec 9, 2020 · 2,000 miles

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