Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 KTM 390 Adventure
Motorcycle, built in India. Owner complaints on file from Feb 20, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year19,070 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2024 motorcycle
Severity index0.02024 motorcycles average 5.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure name speed control
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-598 | Sep 11, 2025 | Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power | Speed control | 9,070 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 KTM 390 Adventure
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 17, 2026Failure Sep 16, 2025Vancouver, WAVehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no part available for the recall repair; however, the dealer was closed. Another dealer was contacted, Beaverton Motorcycles & Powersports (10380 SW Cascade Ave, 1st Floor, Tigard, OR 97223); and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer could not provide an ETA for parts available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSA complaint 11724892 - Filed Feb 25, 2026Failure Jun 25, 2025950 milesWebb City, MOVehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was applied, and the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was restarted, the check engine and ECU warning lights illuminated on the instrument cluster. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence but had experienced several other stalling events while the throttle was applied. The motorcycle was taken to a power sports repair shop and the throttle was reset. The motorcycle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The motorcycle was not taken back to the same power sports repair shop. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the parts was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 950.
NHTSA complaint 11720476 - Filed Feb 20, 2026Failure Jun 21, 2025Bend, ORElectrical system
I purchased a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure on June 21, 2025 and within 1/4 mile of driving it away from the dealership my throttle completely cut out as I was merging into traffic. The bike had 2 miles on it and was brand new. I turned the key to the bike off and back on after I was sitting in the bike lane of the road. I started the bike back up and was able to make it another mile down the road when my throttle completely cut out as I was making a left turn through an intersection. I rode the bike immediately back to the dealership and explained the situation. They said they hadn’t heard of anything like that before and had their mechanic inspect it. They confirmed the bike had a short in the e-throttle and gave me another new 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. I received a recall in September 2025 about the known issue of the throttle cutting out and that my current bike is one of the affected VINs. I am writing this complaint because KTM has not come up with a remedy in a timely manner. I don’t feel safe or confident riding my bike knowing I could be injured or killed if the throttle cuts out on me at the wrong time.
NHTSA complaint 11719489
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- KTB2606 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KTM North America, Inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model motorcycles listed above. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail. A loss of… - KTB2511 Sep 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KTM North America, Inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2022, 2023 and 2024 390 ADVENTURE motorcycles. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fa…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.