NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KTM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, describing incidents dated April 12, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10972146 · Filed
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED…
Fuel Leak from Tank Cover Mounting Insert Area
NHTSA #19V087000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting · NHTSA notice
Reported February 7, 2019 · KTM North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,588 vehicles
Repair completion: 52.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
KTM campaign TB1904 · Owners notified March 1, 2019 · Vehicles built December 1, 2014 – March 10, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wiring Harness could Fray and Brake Line may Melt
NHTSA #16V854000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported November 28, 2016 · KTM North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 7,801 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
KTM campaign TB1706 · Owners notified December 27, 2016 · Vehicles built December 1, 2014 – March 10, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
Safety consequence
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function
NHTSA #16V279000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2016 · KTM North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,238 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
KTM campaign TB1611 · Owners notified June 2, 2016 · Vehicles built December 1, 2014 – December 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Safety consequence
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other KTM 1290 Super Adventure model years
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