Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 KTM 690 SMC 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
2022 KTM 690 SMC R
Motorcycle, built in Austria. Owner complaints on file from Feb 28, 2026 to Feb 28, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2022 motorcycle
Severity index0.02022 motorcycles average 8.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 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
No recall campaign lists the 2022 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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 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 Feb 28, 2026Failure Apr 1, 2023Boxford, MAFuel/propulsion system, Body
Fuel tank has swollen over time, causing body panels to no longer fit properly, fuel tank is under the seat and is a structural component of the motorcycles frame by design, my concern is that the tank is in very close proximity to exhaust system and is now considerably closer to exhaust from swelling, which concerns me that it could continue to swell and cause a fire when it contacts exhaust, also side panels on rear of bike are starting to break mounting points and im concerned may come off the bike on the highway and cause an accident. This is a very common issue in the US due to the plastic they used and our ethanol blended fuel, KTM is aware of the issue and will not recall, as this is not a problem overseas where non ethanol fuel is common. This issue is well documented on enthusiast groups online. This has been an issue for me since 2023 and has progressively gotten worse every season. This issue started by around 200 miles and is significantly worse now as it has 1100 miles on it currently. Issue was brought to service departments attention while under factory warranty and I was told its normal and won't get any worse, it is now to the point I am concerned about riding the motorcycle.
NHTSA complaint 11721210
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.