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2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls and problems

The 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ktm dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 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.

2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes4
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 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 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R complaints

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

Service Brakes · reported Sep 11, 2021
Rear brakes: the line that leads from the fluid reservoir to the master cylinder has popped out twice (the 90degree fitting at the master cylinder) resulting in a loss of rear brake use.
Service Brakes · at 1,650 miles · reported Feb 1, 2021
Front brake locked up on its own while travelling at 50mph on pavement. Had been riding 10 minutes, had used the front brake very little prior to it locking up. To get the brake to release, I held pressure on the front brake lever and opened the brake caliper bleed nipple to release brake fluid.
Electrical System · at 600 miles · reported Nov 29, 2020
The tft dashboard has a history of going blank while riding. I.e. The speedometer, tachometer, warning lights, gear indicator, traction control indicator, rider mode etc have disappeared while riding. If you cycle the bike down by turning the ignition key to the off setting and then restarting the bike it resets the tft display, but can and has happened repeatedly. This obviously is a safety issue and is documented on youtube for various ktm models and year. This first occurred on my bike august 5th of 2020. It occurred twice that day and again at a later date. Possibly a causation of the…
Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Nov 14, 2020
The front brake system brakes unevenly at slow speeds. It is most noticeable when coming to a stop downhill. It feels as if there is a sticky or uneven area on the rotors. It is not felt in the brake lever. You feel it in the whole bike. There is also brake fluid leaking from under the reservoir cap. This all started happening around the first 1000 miles of riding. I have taken it in to two different ktm dealers for repair. The problems are still there. It is now back in the shop for a third time with these problems. I contacted ktm north america and they said that the uneven braking is a…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 100 miles · reported May 21, 2020
The fuel tank is not venting properly and gas sprayed into my eyes and upper body when I checked to see what caused a very high pitch whine while stopped after riding for one hour.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 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.