NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 KTM 500 EXC Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 KTM 500 EXC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KTM dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 KTM 500 EXC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 KTM 500 EXC owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 KTM 500 EXC, describing incidents dated August 17, 2014 to October 25, 2014.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10664250 · Filed December 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 990 SMT (NA) MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTATTACK TL TIRES, SIZE 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T009000 (TIRES). AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS MADE…
ODI #10625965 · Filed August 18, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 85 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS TEN HOURS. NE

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Fuel Hoses may Crack and Leak

NHTSA #12V531000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported November 9, 2012 · KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC

Potentially affected: 1,181 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 11, 2012 · Vehicles built September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.

Safety consequence

The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.

Manufacturer remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 KTM 500 EXC. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KTM 500 EXC.

Tires

ODI #10664250

Incident: October 25, 2014 · Filed: December 15, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 990 SMT (NA) MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTATTACK TL TIRES, SIZE 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T009000 (TIRES). AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WOULD BE SHIPPED ON THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 8TH. AFTER NOT RECEIVING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE TIRES MAY BE SHIPPED OUT ON THE SECOND OR THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY 2015. THE TIRES HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Service Brakes

ODI #10625965

Incident: August 17, 2014 · Filed: August 18, 2014

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 85 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS TEN HOURS. NE

Other KTM 500 EXC model years

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