2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2019-02-07 · campaign 19V087000 · 1,588 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
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.
Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 2016-05-10 · campaign 16V279000 · 1,238 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Risk: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2020-11-16 · KTB2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated software is available for the mentioned models. the new software versions contain various improvements for vehicle electronic systems. the update applies to the following models: 2016 1190 adventure, 1190 adventure r 2016, 2017 1290 super adventure (t) 2017, 2018 1090 adventure r 2017
What owners report
2017-04-12 · Steering · 1,300 mi“when riding the motorcycle once ~40 mph is reached there is a vibration / wobble in the frontend that can be felt and ultimately if the grip is loosened or hands removed the motorcycle shakes and wobbles. the wobble is less noticable as speeds increase through 60 mph. when the manufacturer provided accessory luggage is attached (empty) the wobbl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.