2018 KTM 690 Duke Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 976miles, 2 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 2018 KTM 690 Duke (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 KTM 690 Duke. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 976 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 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 system5 83%
- Electrical system1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Gasoline had visibly leaked from the fuel filler cap on the plastic fuel tank. Liquid fuel and fuel vapors are freely exiting the tank. This presents an extreme fire risk. There is an active recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V388000) for 2016-2017 production of the same model. This recall should be expanded to include the 2018 model year. I removed a few parts and inspected the filler neck to tank connection and found visible warpage. A photo is included with this report. I will be contacting a KTM dealer to report this when they are open.”
NHTSA complaint #11441170, filed 2021-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 900 and 1,051 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V792000Oct 12, 2021Power train › Clutch assembly › Slave cylinderCovers: KTM 690 Duke 2018–2019, Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2018–2020, Vitpilen 701 2018–2020 +4 more
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder…
Recall details for the 2018 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10203677Oct 1, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Body and structure. On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. Damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch…
- 10180161Jun 21, 2018Engine cooling. During the course of quality controls, KTM North America, Inc. has found that the tolerances between the decompression weight and decompression screw (marked in blue) are not in specification on…
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 2018 KTM 690 Duke have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 KTM 690 Duke as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 KTM 690 Duke is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2018 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 2018 KTM 690 Duke reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 976 miles and the middle half falls between 900 and 1,051 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 29, 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.