2024 Ktm RC 390Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2024 Ktm RC 390, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Ktm RC 390 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 system20
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

2024 Ktm RC 390 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.

15%repaired · 2026 Q3

Vehicle speed control: throttle

New

Recall 26V-196 · Mar 27, 2026 · 7,974 vehicles · 1,162 repaired

Risk. Loss of drive power while riding increases 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

2024 vs. every other RC 390 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 RC 390 median. How we score

'15'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RC 390 owners report

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

While commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, I felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. I shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. After a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. If…
Complaint 11740809 · May 29, 2026
I purchased the motorcycle March 27th, 2026 and was told that I would receive it within a week. Then had to call KTM on April 15, 2026 and was told by a representative that it would be another week to receive the part. The following week came by and was told it would be another week or two. Two…
Complaint 11736178 · May 6, 2026

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