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2021 KTM 690 Enduro R Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 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 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 KTM 690 Enduro R owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R, describing incidents dated February 22, 2024 to June 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11669432 · Filed June 26, 2025
- 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…
ODI #11667046 · Filed June 15, 2025
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.
ODI #11654528 · Filed April 14, 2025
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…

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Cracks in Tire Tread Grooves/FMVSS 119

NHTSA #22V588000 · Tires — Tread/Belt · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2022 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,399 vehicles

Repair completion: 30.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

KTM campaign KTB2208; HTB2207 · Owners notified September 16, 2022

Defect description

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 Than Passenger Cars."

Safety consequence

Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11669432

Incident: February 22, 2024 · Filed: June 26, 2025

- 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

Structure

ODI #11667046

Incident: June 10, 2025 · Filed: June 15, 2025

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11654528

Incident: April 12, 2025 · Filed: April 14, 2025

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.

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