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2006 Ktm 950 SupermotoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2006 Ktm 950 Supermoto, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 22, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ktm 950 Supermoto 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
Fuel system, gasoline60
Fuel/propulsion system20

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

1 recall

2006 Ktm 950 Supermoto 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.

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

2006 vs. every other 950 Supermoto 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 950 Supermoto median. How we score

'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 950 Supermoto owners report

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

FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK WHERE LOW FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IS FASTENED TO TANK. THE SEALING O-RING ON FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DOES NOT CONTACT THE MATING SURFACE ON THE PLASTIC TANK DUE TO A DIP OR LOW SPOT IN THE MATING SUFFICE. *TR
Complaint 10404349 · Jun 3, 2011 · 9,910 miles
FUEL TANK DEFORMED AND LEAKED ABOUT 2 GALLONS OF GASOLINE IN MY CLOSED GARAGE - 2008. KTM NORTH AMERICA INSTRUCTED BIKE BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION - ELLICOTT CITY MOTORSPORTS VISUALLY INSPECTED, CALLED KTM/NA WHO INSTRUCTED ME TO "TRY LOCTITE 518 SEALANT". THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS,…
Complaint 10331642 · May 21, 2010 · 3,564 miles
THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2006 KTM 950SM MOTORCYCLE FAILED, CAUSING A GASOLINE LEAK WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE, CRASH, AND/OR POSSIBLE DEATH OR INJURY. THE LOCATION OF THE FAILURE IS AT THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL SENSOR PLUGS INTO THE SIDE OF THE TANK. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE SENSOR DISINTEGRATED,…
Complaint 10278548 · Jul 28, 2009 · 2,743 miles

Own a 2006 950 Supermoto?

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