2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
The 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE, potentially affecting up to 10,627 vehicles.
Recall 19V087000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 1,588 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
View full details →Recall 16V854000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 7,801 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive,...
Consequence: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
View full details →Recall 16V279000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 1,238 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Consequence: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LOSS ALL ELECTRIC POWER AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. APPEARED THAT THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INTO SOME TYPE OF SAFE MODE.
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LOSS ALL ELECTRIC POWER AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. APPEARED THAT THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INTO SOME TYPE OF SAFE MODE.
THE 1290 SA COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE BAGS IN THE US, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN MIDDLE AND WESTERN STATES, THE BAGS AND MOUNT DESIGN INTRODUCES A DANGEROUS WOBBLE. KTM HAS OFFERED A MODIFIED MOUNTING SYSTEM TO CURE THIS PROBLEM, AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. THIS LOOKS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW, THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. SOME RIDERS CALL THIS THE DEATH WOBBLE
Safety Rating for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
- 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE (current)
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE — 1 complaint
Other KTM Models
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — 71 total complaints
- KTM 690 DUKE — 39 total complaints
- KTM 300 XC-W — 38 total complaints
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE — 31 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 22 total complaints
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE R — 19 total complaints
- KTM 690 ENDURO R — 12 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 9 total complaints