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2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls and problems

The 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ktm dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls

Recall 21V-304: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 30, 2021 · 3,707 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

Risk: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

Recall 20V-198: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 6, 2020 · 3,164 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.

Risk: If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes5
Engine2
Steering1
Suspension1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,060 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Apr 4, 2024
At only 9000 miles, intake camshaft and follower catastrophically damaged. Routine valve clearance check at 4th oil change (much more frequent than recommended). KTM ultimately provided the parts as “goodwill”, but refused to cover labour. Numerous other reports of similar failures being reported in group forums. Also note that clutch also failed catastrophically at 3k miles. Similar situation where KTM covered parts under “goodwill”, but not labour. Similarly: there have been hundreds of others sharing stories of same failure. Bike was purchased while I was living in Texas, but…
Electrical System · reported Jan 24, 2022
The Display screen that offers all the info for the motorcycle has condensation inside. The motorcycle is always garaged other than when it's being ridden. There is still condensation inside the display. Sometimes vital motorcycle information isn't visible, such as ABS mode, Traction control mode, speed, rpm, etc. Vehicle has not been inspected. Through the forums I have heard many stories of others having the same issue and dealers replacing the screen in some cases if the condensation is bad enough but the issue usually returns.
Engine · reported Dec 30, 2021
Hello, I purchased this motorcycle new in July 2019. It currently has 9,100 miles. Since new it takes a minimum of 3-4 times to start and stay running at first start of the day. After that it starts easy and on the first try. Temperature at first start has been anywhere from upper 30's° to upper 70's°. Altitude from 500' - 4,500', basically starts the same in all instances. It seems as if it's only running on one cylinder and then "chuffs" and dies. Repeat, repeat, repeat. When it finally "catches" R.P.M. will rise up around 1,500ish R.P.M. and run smoothly. On its first few attempts the…
Service Brakes · reported Dec 15, 2020
At approx 5k miles my front brake started grabbing and pulsing at low speeds under constant lever pressure. It eventual got so bad that I felt I couldnt safely control the bike when using the front brake at low speeds. The dealer was able to get a warranty replacement of the disks and pads. Approximately 5k miles later the problem has reoccured. This time ktm refused to cover the cost so the dealer suggested I try a 3rd party disk and pad replacement. Online at advrider.com, a motorcycle forum there are 16 pages of posts including video's with several instances of riders have their front…
Service Brakes · at 2,000 miles · reported Dec 9, 2020
The motorcycle front brakes started pulsing and grabbing during braking at all speeds. It was more noticeable at speeds below 20mph when coming to a complete stop.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R: 21V-304 (service brakes, hydraulic), 20V-198 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,060 miles.

Are Ktm recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ktm dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.