2017 KTM 690 DUKE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
The 2017 KTM 690 DUKE has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by KTM North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE, potentially affecting up to 1,029 vehicles.
Recall 17V388000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 1,029 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Remedy: The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL TANKS WARP AROUND FUEL FILLER NECK AND CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK OVER HOT ENGINE. HAD RECALL DONE AT DEALER TO REPLACE FUEL-FILLER NECK GASKET UNDER RECALL, WHICH WORSENED LEAK. KTM THEN PROVIDED A WHOLE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK, WHICH CONTINUES TO LEAK. BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW - KTM HAS NOT RELEASED A PROPER SOLUTION TO FIX THIS ISSUE THAT MOST 2016+ KTM 690 DUKE OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONSTANTLY DEALING WITH.
The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,161.
PLASTIC FUEL TANK DEFORMS AND LEAKS
THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS WARPED CAUSING LEAKS BOTH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK WHERE THE FUEL PUMP ATTACHES AND ON THE TOP OF THE TANK WHERE THE FILLER NECK IS ATTACHED. THE LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP AREA OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE BIKE IS RIDDEN AND STATIONARY, THE LEAK FROM THE FILLER AREA OCCURS WHEN THE BIKE IS RIDDEN AND GAS SLOSHES TO THE TOP OF THE TANK.
PLASTIC GAS TANK WARPS AND FUEL LEAKS
Safety Rating for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
KTM North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KTB2025 — EQUIPMENT
Updated software is available for the 2016 and 2017 690 Duke. The new software versions contain improvements brightness in night mode, remaining fuel distance, âABS & MTC Errorâ caused by low voltage during starting.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 KTM 690 DUKE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 DUKE
- 2013 KTM 690 DUKE — 4 complaints
- 2014 KTM 690 DUKE — 6 complaints
- 2015 KTM 690 DUKE — 2 complaints
- 2016 KTM 690 DUKE — 14 complaints
- 2017 KTM 690 DUKE (current)
- 2018 KTM 690 DUKE — 6 complaints
- 2019 KTM 690 DUKE — 0 complaints
Other KTM Models
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — 71 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
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE — 9 total complaints