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KTM 790 AdventureModel year report

2019 KTM 790 Adventure Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,691miles, 8 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 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by engine (3) and wheels (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,691 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: “I puurchased the motorcycle new on 11/19/19. After 3k miles the front wheel and suspension began lurching severely when the front brake is applied in motion on city streets. At slow speeds when approaching a stop sign/light the lurching is worse to the point where I can only use the rear brake to stop the machine. I have nearly lost control of the motorcycle on several occassions when turning on pavement at low speed due to the severe lurching when applying the front brake. …”

NHTSA complaint #11384998, filed 2020-12, 3,000 miles

Engine: “Oil leak at counter shaft seal, repaired by Ktm safety recall on rear brakes dash goes' blank while riding, steering dampener failed water pump leaked the clutch failed ( slipping ) Ktm declined to repair this, I took it upon myself and found a broken clutch plate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11382803, filed 2020-12, 6,000 miles

Wheels: “When slowing with the front brake there is a pulsing sensation, like the brake grabs and then releases. I first noticed this on the highway with strong breaking from about 70 MPH. It felt like a strong high frequency vibration in the front of the bike. It is most noticeable at lower speeds, when slowing for a stop light or stop sign. When I took the bike in for scheduled service I told the dealership about it and asked them to check the brakes. This was in november when the bike was only 5 months old. The dealership informed me the front brake rotors were warped by about 10mm. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289506, filed 2019-12, 6,000 miles

Mileage 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 2,000 and 6,000 miles.

88%0–1013%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,691 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20192020520222024
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 → · 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

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020113,6082———Not enough data
2019122,6912———Not enough data

All KTM 790 Adventure model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (75% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure 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 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,691 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 6,000 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 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.