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2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R RallyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R Rally, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-588 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R Rally has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

1 recall

2021 Ktm 890 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.

30%repaired · 2026 Q3

Tires: tread/belt

Recall 22V-588 · Aug 5, 2022 · 27,399 vehicles · 8,260 repaired

Risk. Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2021 vs. every other 890 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 890 Adventure R Rally median. How we score

'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 890 Adventure R Rally owners report

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

The contact owns a 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, it would only start on one cylinder with an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the exhaust. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the…
Complaint 11446285 · Jan 5, 2022 · 100 miles

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