Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R 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
2025 KTM 390 Enduro R
Motorcycle, built in India. Owner complaints on file from Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 23, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year29,058 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2025 motorcycle
Severity index100.02025 motorcycles average 11.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R name engine and cooling
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R
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-907 | Dec 23, 2025 | Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground | Structure | 2,512 | Part replacement |
| 25V-825 | Dec 1, 2025 | Engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power | Engine and cooling | 6,546 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 23, 2026Failure Sep 11, 202570 milesWellton, AZEngine and engine cooling1 injured
The contact owns a 2025 KTM 390 Enduro Four-Stroke. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the throttle was engaged; however, the motorcycle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine had seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while riding on a dirt road. The contact stated that the motorcycle struck the ground. The contact sustained an injury to the right leg. The contact stated that there was a scar from the ankle to the knee. In addition, the contact stated that the area became infected and was treated at the local medical center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70.
NHTSA complaint 11726339
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- KTB2607 Apr 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KTM North America, Inc. has identified a deviation that may cause the turn signal flashers to blink at a rate that is faster than normal. To resolve this, an update of the dashboard software is required. This software update solves the possibility of the tu… - KTB2514 Dec 20, 2025 · 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. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring on forged side stands to break. A broken side stand spring may… - KTB2513 Dec 2, 2025 · 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 pertaining to the engine control unit software. An issue with the originally installed engine control unit softwar… - KtB2510 Sep 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During quality inspections, it was found that some front wheel collars did not meet the specification. Therefore, the collars must be checked on all affected vehicles and replaced if necessary. - KTB2507 Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During quality tests, it was found that the installed left switch control did not meet our quality standards and must therefore be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in Dealer.net. - KTB2506 Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
During quality checks, it was determined that the installed side stand spring does not meet our quality standards. For this reason, the side stand spring must be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in Dealer.net. As part… - KTB2505 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A software update is now available to support Quickshifter+. To ensure proper vehicle operation at the time of delivery, it is also necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI). Refer to KTB2504, attached. - KTB2504 Jul 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To ensure the 2025 390 models listed above are performing correctly at the time of delivery, it is necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (PDI). An overview of the steps necessary to perform the initialization run are…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.