2025 KTM 390 SMC R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R
The 2025 KTM 390 SMC R 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.
Recalls for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R, 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 SMC R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R.
Safety Rating for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 KTM 390 SMC R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 390 SMC R
- 2025 KTM 390 SMC R (current)
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