2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
The 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by KTM North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestorage (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R, potentially affecting up to 27,399 vehicles.
Recall 22V588000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
| 27,399 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other...
Consequence: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
- Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have experienced same leak on this model bike, KTM dealerships should have documentation on multiple reports of faulty gas tanks. -No warnings before failure, tank leaked on Feb 22,2024
Seems as if the gas tank has expanded and caused the rear fender plastics to pop out of the clips and can see fender body gaps larger than before.
The contact owns a 2021 KTM 690 Enduro-R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the gas tank cover had developed gaps between them. The contact inspected the fuel tank and discovered that the fuel tank was swollen and had expanded, causing the fuel tank covers to develop gaps. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 820.
Safety Rating for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
KTM North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KTB2210 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Due to deviations in a batch of raw materials used to produce the top triple clamp it has been discovered that cracks may form on the top triple clamp on some motorcycles. Accordingly, the top triple clamp needs to be replaced on the affected motorcycles that are linked to this...
KTB2210 — STRUCTURE
Due to deviations in a batch of raw materials used to produce the top triple clamp it has been discovered that cracks may form on the top triple clamp on some motorcycles. Accordingly, the top triple clamp needs to be replaced on the affected motorcycles that are linked to this...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 ENDURO R
- 2018 KTM 690 ENDURO R — 0 complaints
- 2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R — 2 complaints
- 2020 KTM 690 ENDURO R — 0 complaints
- 2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R (current)
- 2022 KTM 690 ENDURO R — 4 complaints
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