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KTM 790 Adventure RModel year report

2019 KTM 790 Adventure R Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,030miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,030 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the master cylinder and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “My bike has had and still does have multiple problems shock failed twice, rear brake hose melted and made brakes unusable while I was on a trip in mexico front brakes experienced pulsating sensation that progressively got worse, Ktm replace the brake rotors and front wheel hub, the counter shaft sprocket leaked oil, Ktm repaired it, but it's leaking again, the engine uses a quart of oil every 150 miles a bolt on the steering head broke while I was riding causing a loose sensation in the steering”

NHTSA complaint #11382801, filed 2020-12, 10,000 miles

Engine: “At only 9000 miles, intake camshaft and follower catastrophically damaged. Routine valve clearance check at 4th oil change (much more frequent than recommended). KTM ultimately provided the parts as “goodwill”, but refused to cover labour. Numerous other reports of similar failures being reported in group forums. Also note that clutch also failed catastrophically at 3k miles. Similar situation where KTM covered parts under “goodwill”, but not labour. Similarly: there have been hundreds of others sharing stories of same failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11581180, filed 2024-04

Electrical system: “The Display screen that offers all the info for the motorcycle has condensation inside. The motorcycle is always garaged other than when it's being ridden. There is still condensation inside the display. Sometimes vital motorcycle information isn't visible, such as ABS mode, Traction control mode, speed, rpm, etc. Vehicle has not been inspected. Through the forums I have heard many stories of others having the same issue and dealers replacing the screen in some cases if the condensation is bad enough but the issue usually returns.”

NHTSA complaint #11448739, filed 2022-01

Fuel system: “Hello, I purchased this motorcycle new in July 2019. It currently has 9,100 miles. Since new it takes a minimum of 3-4 times to start and stay running at first start of the day. After that it starts easy and on the first try. Temperature at first start has been anywhere from upper 30's° to upper 70's°. Altitude from 500' - 4,500', basically starts the same in all instances. It seems as if it's only running on one cylinder and then chuffs and dies. Repeat, repeat, repeat. When it finally catches R.P.M. will rise up around 1,500ish R.P.M. and run smoothly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11445681, filed 2021-12

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 4,060 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,030 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20205202120222024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R → · 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the KTM 790 Adventure R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20235—0———Too new
20228—0———Not enough data
202122—0———Falling
202061,0002———Not enough data
201983,0302———Not enough data

All KTM 790 Adventure R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,030 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 4,060 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 31, 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.