2015 KTM 1190 Adventure Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 989miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats (2) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 989 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system2 40%
- Seats2 40%
- Engine1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I have 'two' vehicle safety complaints, regarding my 2015 Ktm 1190 ADVENTURE. 1) fuel system: on 9/5/2015, the bike stalled out on the hwy. The bike was showing three bars on the fuel indicator. (approximately a quarter tank full) I rocked the bike from side to side. Fuel was in the tank. I put 3.8 gallons of fuel in the bike and it started right up. The tank holds 6.1 gallons. The bike had 989 miles on the odometer and the dealer replaced the 'fuel sending unit'. On 5/1/2016, the bike stalled out in a very dangerous place on ca. Hwy 17. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863424, filed 2016-05, 989 milesSeats: “This is a follow up to an on going problem with this machine. It is currently back in the dealership for excessive heat to the rider's seat. This is now the third time it has been in, in less than 3000 miles of riding and 6 months of ownership. The last time it was supposedly repaired , the seat got so hot within 10 miles of the dealership, that I had to stand on the pegs of the motorcycle to get the bike home. Upon speaking to the dealer, he had few answers, just that Ktm was to call me. Which they haven't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10776585, filed 2015-09, 1,000 milesEngine: “Oil filter collapsed on first oil change at 620 miles. Informed delaer where I purchased it from and have not heard anything back. Concerned that with the filter collapsing that particals may have gotten past filter and will cause damanger to my motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10819029, filed 2016-01, 620 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 850 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V854000Nov 28, 2016Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: KTM 1190 Adventure 2013–2016, 1290 Super Adventure 2015–2016
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25…
Recall details for the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure.
Other model years of the KTM 1190 Adventure
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 989 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All KTM 1190 Adventure model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats with 2.
Has the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 989 miles and the middle half falls between 850 and 1,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.