2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
The 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS A PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE KEY ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS RENDERING THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON ALL 3 OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD POSSESSION OF THE MOTORCYCLE FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM WHEN RESEARCHED ON GOOGLE AND FORUMS.
THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS A PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE KEY ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS RENDERING THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN ON ALL 3 OCCASIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD POSSESSION OF THE MOTORCYCLE FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS APPEARS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM WHEN RESEARCHED ON GOOGLE AND FORUMS.
ENGINE QUIT WHILE RIDING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, NEARLY REAR-ENDED FROM REARWARD TRAFFIC, AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LEANING BIKE DURING NORMAL CORNERING. SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TIME MOTORCYCLE WAS NEW, PUTTING OIL ON REAR TIRE. PLUS DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP IN ENGINE CAUSED ENGINE TO UNEXPECTEDLY STOP RUNNING.
ENGINE QUIT WHILE RIDING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, NEARLY REAR-ENDED FROM REARWARD TRAFFIC, AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LEANING BIKE DURING NORMAL CORNERING. SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TIME MOTORCYCLE WAS NEW, PUTTING OIL ON REAR TIRE. PLUS DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP IN ENGINE CAUSED ENGINE TO UNEXPECTEDLY STOP RUNNING.
ENGINE QUIT WHILE RIDING ON A STATE HIGHWAY, NEARLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, NEARLY REAR-ENDED FROM REARWARD TRAFFIC, AND LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LEANING BIKE DURING NORMAL CORNERING. SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE FROM TIME MOTORCYCLE WAS NEW, PUTTING OIL ON REAR TIRE. PLUS DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP IN ENGINE CAUSED ENGINE TO UNEXPECTEDLY STOP RUNNING.
Safety Rating for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S
- 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 0 complaints
- 2019 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 1 complaint
- 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S (current)
- 2022 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 2 complaints
- 2023 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 1 complaint
- 2024 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 0 complaints
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- KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 22 total complaints
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- KTM 690 ENDURO R — 12 total complaints
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