2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R recalls and problems

The 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ktm dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R recalls

Recall 22V-588: Tires

Reported Aug 5, 2022 · 27,399 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

Recall 21V-792: Power Train

Reported Oct 12, 2021 · 8,398 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: 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 may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Seats1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jul 11, 2026
Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 2, 2026
I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were not obstructed. Case numbers with KTM include CS0680873, CS0677844, and CS0646742. This gas tank is part of the rear subframe, so it is also a structural part. The plastics that were installed showed obvious signs of deformation at thru holes for bolt placement. I suspect improper thread loading on…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R: 22V-588 (tires), 21V-792 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (3 reports), followed by seats (1).

Are Ktm recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ktm dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.