2006 KTM 300 XC-W Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 97%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 KTM 300 XC-W, 97% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had leaking issues with the fuel cap on my Ktm motorcycle. I bought the bike new in september of 2005. The gas cap started leaking almost immediately. Ktm supplied a new cap but it leaked shortly after installation as well. The cap also swelled and became hard to remove. I then got a 3rd cap that I paid for and it also leaks but has not swollen.”
NHTSA complaint #10183918, filed 2007-03, 10 miles“On my 2006 Ktm 525 exc the gas cap came off while trail riding and spilled gas all over me. This was not due to a crash. I was simply riding the motorcycle off road. This has happened twice with the same results. I have tried the o-ring replacement fix recommended by Ktm and it worked for a short time and now it is leaking and spraying gas all over the bike and rider. This is a known issue and Ktm will not fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10183925, filed 2007-03, 260 miles“About two months after I purchased a 2006 Ktm 450exc motorcycle the fuel cap started to deform and would no longer seal. Fuel leaks past the seal on the fuel cap and spills onto my legs while I ride. Ktm recently sent out a new seal (x-ring), but this did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10184245, filed 2007-03, 100 miles“2006 Ktm 300xc gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs and down side of fuel tank continually. Replaced gas cap 3 times prior to new recall gas cap. New recall gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs very first ride and continues to leak every time the motorcycle is ridden.”
NHTSA complaint #10196409, filed 2007-07, 100 miles“I purchased a new Ktm motorcycle in march 2006 from a local dealer. Approximately august 2006 I notice the gas cap(new 1/4 turn design) leaking while riding the motorcycle. One day in september while riding I fell over and dropped the motorcycle and the gas cap actually popped off the gas tank and spilled gas on me. It took me 15 minutes to get back to my truck and wash the gas off. It made several blotchy red areas on my leg where the gas had soaked my pants. I reported this all to the dealer and they sold me a new gas cap. The new cap started leaking gas after only two rides. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183969, filed 2007-03, 20 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8 | 100% |
| 2006 | 28 | 97% |
Other parts of the 2006 KTM 300 XC-W
← All problems reported for the 2006 KTM 300 XC-W
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology