2016 KTM 690 Duke Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,550miles, 8 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 2016 KTM 690 Duke (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2016 KTM 690 Duke. The part named most often is fuel system, with 11 complaints (100% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and engine cooling (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,550 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the filler pipe and cap filed under the same part.
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 system11 100%
- Body and structure2 18%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The fuel tank on my 2016 Ktm 690 DUKE does not seal around the fuel door. Gas can spill out of the top of the tank, especially with a full tank. The fuel tank is also open to the atmosphere causing vapor to enter an enclosed parking garage. The tank appears to be warped at the area where the fuel door is mounted to the tank. The gas smell has always been present since purchasing the bike but I did not find the problem until 6 months later. The dealer was notified and they said to immediately bring the bike in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957132, filed 2017-02, 3,300 milesBody and structure: “There is a deformity where the fuel tank connects with the fuel lid/cap. It appears wavy which doesn't allow for a proper seal between the tank and lid. When the tank is full and the motorcycle is tilted side to side it sloshes the fuel and fuel leaks out of the tank. Fuel leaks when turning on the roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #10966146, filed 2017-03, 700 milesEngine cooling: “While riding motorcycle gasoline started leaking from the top of the tank leaking down both sides of the bike and saturating my pants with gasoline and ruining the finish of bike. The consumer stated the motorcycle constantly smelled of fuel, easily overheated, consumes oil stalls at random, and sometimes would not restart for long periods of time. The fuel leakage caused damage to the finishing frame, swingarm, and plastics on the motorcycle. The exhaust would turn red hot and glow. Fuel also leaked onto the exhaust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991855, filed 2017-05, 3,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 17V388000Jun 20, 2017Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: KTM 690 Duke 2016–2017
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Recall details for the 2016 KTM 690 Duke → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10183618Nov 17, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Updated software is available for the 2016 and 2017 690 Duke. The new software versions contain improvements brightness in night mode, remaining fuel distance, âABS & MTC Errorâ caused by low…
Other model years of the KTM 690 Duke
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 976 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 4,330 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 11 | 1,550 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 1,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 KTM 690 Duke have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2016 KTM 690 Duke as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 KTM 690 Duke is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 11 complaints (100% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2016 KTM 690 Duke 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 2016 KTM 690 Duke reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,550 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.