Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R peaked in 2024, with 1 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
2019 KTM 690 SMC R
Motorcycle, built in Austria. Owner complaints on file from Mar 14, 2024 to Mar 14, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year18,398 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2019 motorcycle
Severity index0.02019 motorcycles average 3.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2019 KTM 690 SMC 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 2019 KTM 690 SMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-792 | Oct 12, 2021 | Bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and… | Powertrain | 8,398 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 KTM 690 SMC 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 14, 2024Failure Feb 28, 2024Orlando, FLFuel/propulsion system
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
NHTSA complaint 11577271
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.
- KTB2112 Oct 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. Damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch slave cylinder. This could result in the rider noticing a chan… - TB1909 Apr 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
It has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the locking plate screws shown in Fig.1 for the camshaft and balancer shaft possibly were not mounted correctly on the following models: 2019 690 Enduro R and 2019 690 SMC R. These two scr…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.