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2024 KTM RC 390 Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 KTM RC 390 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 2024 KTM RC 390. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2024 KTM RC 390 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KTM RC 390, describing incidents dated March 28, 2026 to May 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11740809 · Filed May 29, 2026
While commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, I felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. I shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. After a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. If…
ODI #11736178 · Filed May 6, 2026
I purchased the motorcycle March 27th, 2026 and was told that I would receive it within a week. Then had to call KTM on April 15, 2026 and was told by a representative that it would be another week to receive the part. The following week came by and was told it would be another week or two. Two…

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Throttle Failure

NHTSA #26V196000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Throttle · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2026 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,974 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

KTM campaign KTB2606 & HTB2603 · Owners notified April 30, 2026 · Vehicles built through March 22, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.

Safety consequence

Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2024 KTM RC 390. 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 2024 KTM RC 390.

Electrical System; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11740809

Incident: May 26, 2026 · Filed: May 29, 2026

While commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, I felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. I shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. After a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. If I had reacted differently, been going faster, been in the middle of negotiating a turn, or a complex maneuver, this could have ended badly, resulting in me dropping the bike, potentially causing property damage, injuring myself, and others. No warning lights or messages were displayed regarding this issue. I have dropped off the vehicle at an authorized service center on 5/28/26, after finding recall information online about throttle issues. I am not aware if they could recreate the issue. This only happened once, on that day, I continued commuting on the bike until dropped off for service.

Electrical System; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11736178

Incident: March 28, 2026 · Filed: May 6, 2026

I purchased the motorcycle March 27th, 2026 and was told that I would receive it within a week. Then had to call KTM on April 15, 2026 and was told by a representative that it would be another week to receive the part. The following week came by and was told it would be another week or two. Two weeks have passed and now they have absolutely no answer as to when my part will be available. This has been a total of six weeks since purchasing the vehicle and I cannot even drive it as it was issued a recall the day after purchase. I am out of pocket $7000.00 and I have zero answers as to when I will receive it. I do not fault the dealership for selling it to me and I was given opportunities for a full refund but as it was difficult to get this motorcycle as is within my budget. I am without transportation as long as this issue continues. I am walking miles to and from work every night. I already received the title and the license plate for the motorcycle before I have even started it, which is unheard of.

Other KTM RC 390 model years

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