2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Tires:tread/Belt 2022-08-05 · campaign 22V588000 · 27,399 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Wheels 2022-07-25 · KTB2208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
continental tire the americas, llc (âctaâ) has determined that certain tkc 80 tires fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." cta has initiated a tire safety recall to remove these tires from service. the ktm models lis
Structure 2021-04-23 · KTB2107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
it is possible that on the models listed above that the silencer clamp was positioned incorrectly during assembly and must be checked to verify that it is positioned correctly. if it is not positioned correctly it must be adjusted and corrected. on affected vinâs if the silencer clamp is mounted i
What owners report
2026-08-24 · Service Brakes“during standard operation, light-to-moderate hydraulic line pressure generated by the front brake master cylinder fails to actuate the integrated inline hydraulic brake light pressure switch. the rear brake lamp illuminates normally when triggered independently by the rear brake pedal switch, but remains dark under standard front brake application.…”
2021-10-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 adventure, but it's a 890 adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. i purchased it new in march 2021. ever since new, it should start with one light tap of the starter button. instead, i have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly open. once it catches, and settles to an idle i c…”
2021-10-27 · Engine“please note: nhtsa website data base vehicle model for vin listed is incorrect. model subject of this complaint is 2021 ktm 890r adventure. when cold, first start of day, subject motorcycle engine does not run consistently / stumbles /stalls at start up and drive off. safety issue for me is the stumbling and stalling making motorcycle unpredict…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.