2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2016-11-28 · campaign 16V854000 · 7,801 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
Risk: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
What owners report
2026-06-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank · 6,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ktm 1190 adventure r. while riding the motorcycle, the fuel tank became excessively hot. while attempting to cool down the motorcycle and release the built-up pressure in the fuel tank, the contact rode the motorcycle for approximately 10 miles and then pulled into a gas station to refuel. due to the extreme heat and a suspe…”
2019-12-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ktm 1190 adventure motorcycle. while driving 65 to 70 mph, the motorcycle stalled. the motorcycle was taken to woodstock ktm (2235 south east wood drive, woodstock , il 60098, (815)-337-3511) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was faulty. the fuel tank was replaced and the motorcycle was repaired. the manufacturer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.