2021 KTM 690 SMC R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
The 2021 KTM 690 SMC R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and it’s impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a role in the expansion of the tank, however this bike has never seen anything below 91 octane. The risk of the tank bursting or nearing the exhaust is given and poses a safety risk. I have not presented it to a dealer yet, however did my own research and found out that multiple owners have this issue and also filed complaints about the exact same fuel tank situation. This should be a recall and the tank should be replaced by Ktm to prevent a potential fire hazard and or injuring the operator severely.
The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.
Safety Rating for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 SMC R
- 2019 KTM 690 SMC R — 1 complaint
- 2020 KTM 690 SMC R — 3 complaints
- 2021 KTM 690 SMC R (current)
- 2025 KTM 690 SMC R — 2 complaints
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