2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
The 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by KTM North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X, potentially affecting up to 11,570 vehicles.
Recall 25V825000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 6,546 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The...
View full details →Recall 25V907000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 2,512 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.
Consequence: A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 25V907000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 2,512 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.
Consequence: A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X.
Safety Rating for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
KTM North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KtB2510 — WHEELS
During quality inspections, it was found that some front wheel collars did not meet the specification. Therefore, the collars must be checked on all affected vehicles and replaced if necessary.
KTB2508 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
During quality checks, it was noticed that in some cases the indicators were incorrectly coded in the combination instrument. Connect vehicle to the diagnostic tool and external voltage supply (XCharge) as shown in Figure in the XC_3.
KTB2505 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A software update is now available to support Quickshifter+. To ensure proper vehicle operation at the time of delivery, it is also necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Refer to KTB2504, attached.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 390 ADVENTURE X
- 2025 KTM 390 ADVENTURE X (current)
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- 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