2019 Ktm 690 Smc R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly:slave Cylinder 2021-10-12 · campaign 21V792000 · 8,398 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Structure 2021-10-01 · KTB2112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch slave cylinder. this could result in the rider noticing a change in shifting behavior and the clutch beco
Equipment 2019-04-10 · TB1909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the locking plate screws shown in fig.1 for the camshaft and balancer shaft possibly were not mounted correctly on the following models: 2019 690 enduro r and 2019 690 smc r. these two screws must be removed, cleaned, have loctiteã
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the gas tank is swollen and the bolts and plastics don’t line up anymore, i bought the bike used off someone and never noticed it before, it’s a little sketchy incase it blows while riding …”
2024-03-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. still available for inspection as ktm has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. pr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.