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2022 Ktm 890 Adventure RProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Ktm 890 Adventure R, most often about the tires. 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 injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 12, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Ktm 890 Adventure R 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
Tires10

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

1 recall

2022 Ktm 890 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.

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

2022 vs. every other 890 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 890 Adventure R median. How we score

'21'22'23'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 890 Adventure R owners report

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

I have a concern about the Motoz Tractionator Dual Venture 90/90-21 (54Q) front tire I recently put on my 2022 KTM 890 Adventure motorcycle. I purchased a set of Motoz tires this summer (2022) and ran them all summer without issue. I've probably put 600 miles on them. It is now winter in Utah, and…
Complaint 11496985 · Dec 12, 2022

Own a 2022 890 Adventure R?

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