2017 Ktm 690 Duke problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2017-06-20 · campaign 17V388000 · 1,029 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Fix: The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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.
Equipment 2020-11-17 · KTB2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated software is available for the 2016 and 2017 690 duke. the new software versions contain improvements brightness in night mode, remaining fuel distance, âabs & mtc errorâ caused by low voltage during starting.
What owners report
2021-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tanks warp around fuel filler neck and cause fuel to leak over hot engine. had recall done at dealer to replace fuel-filler neck gasket under recall, which worsened leak. ktm then provided a whole replacement fuel tank, which continues to leak. bike has been sitting for over a year now - ktm has not released a proper solution to fix this issue…”
2021-06-24 · Engine · 4,161 mi“the contact owns a 2017 ktm 690 duke orange motorcycle. the contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. the contact noticed fuel leaking. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 4,161.…”
2021-01-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,500 mi“plastic fuel tank deforms and leaks…”
2020-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 3,000 mi“the plastic gas tank has warped causing leaks both on the bottom of the tank where the fuel pump attaches and on the top of the tank where the filler neck is attached. the leak from the fuel pump area occurs both when the bike is ridden and stationary, the leak from the filler area occurs when the bike is ridden and gas sloshes to the top of the …”
2020-08-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,500 mi“plastic gas tank warps and fuel leaks…”
2019-08-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 ktm 690 duke. the contact stated that there was a fuel leak on the motorcycle that traveled to the motor. the contact spoke with scott powersports, inc. (1675 pa-309, coopersburg, pa 18036, 610-282-4800) and was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 17v388000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the recall did not apply to the…”
2017-09-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 85 mi“fuel tank leaks fuel at the fuel filler neck, between the tank and the gas tank cap, past the gasket. the top of the tank (plastic) is warped, and the gasket does not seal. fuel leaks down onto engine potentially creating a fire that would consume the bike, the rider and any objects around it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.