2025 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 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
The 2025 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 Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle Stalls repeatedly at idle and low speed coast. This vehicle is available for inspection. This stalling causes a serious safety concern. It greatly increases the chances of having an accident by not giving the operator complete control of the vehicle. This is a widely known defect and the vehicle is presently in possession of the selling dealer for further diagnostics. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms prior to the said incidents.
Kickstand spring failed during highway travel causing engine to stall due to side stand switch activation. It is unavailable to inspect as it completely fell off after spring failure, on the 360 dash cam footage you can see one of the attaching ears is missing when it fell off. A motorcycle shutting off traveling down a busy highway (880n Santa clara county) could put one at significant risk of a collision. I was able to hold up the stand with my left leg to maintain travel to the next off ramp to safety, but this as well prevented the ability to shift the transmission.
Safety Rating for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 KTM 690 SMC R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 SMC R
- 2020 KTM 690 SMC R — 3 complaints
- 2021 KTM 690 SMC R — 2 complaints
- 2025 KTM 690 SMC R (current)
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