Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R peaked in 2025, with 3 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
2021 KTM 690 Enduro R
Motorcycle, built in Austria. Owner complaints on file from Apr 14, 2025 to Jun 26, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year127k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2021 KTM 690 Enduro R name fuel system
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 2021 KTM 690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-588 | Aug 5, 2022 | Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves | Tires | 27,399 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 KTM 690 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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 26, 2025Failure Feb 22, 2024Houston, TXFuel/propulsion system
- 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
NHTSA complaint 11669432 - Filed Jun 15, 2025Failure Jun 10, 2025Longview, TXBody
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.
NHTSA complaint 11667046 - Filed Apr 14, 2025Failure Apr 12, 2025820 milesBatavia, OHFuel system, Storage
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.
NHTSA complaint 11654528
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.
- KTB2210 Nov 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Due to deviations in a batch of raw materials used to produce the top triple clamp it has been discovered that cracks may form on the top triple clamp on some motorcycles. Accordingly, the top triple clamp needs to be replaced on the affected motorcycles th… - KTB2208 Jul 25, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." CTA has initiated a tire safety recall to remove these…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.