NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally, describing incidents dated December 2, 2021 to February 24, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11573906 · Filed
The engine has pre-mature wear on the intake cam lobes and cam followers resulting in a failing engine. Engine mileage 11,910.
ODI #11448924 · Filed
The TFT screen with display to monitor speed, gas and all driver assist settings has become so saturated with condensation it is unreadable making it impossible to tell what speed I am going or what settings I have the driver assist controls set to.
Weak Front Brake Return Spring May Reduce Braking
NHTSA #21V304000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported April 30, 2021 · KTM North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,707 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
KTM campaign KTM2106 · Owners notified May 21, 2021
Defect description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
Safety consequence
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
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.
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