2022 Ktm 790 Adventure R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Engine (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2026-05-20 · Electrical System“information screen filled with condensation not sealed correctly causing inability to see speed, warnings, brake and and and controls…”
2024-08-26 · Exterior Lighting“the brake light does not illuminate when the front brake is actuated. the light illuminates when actuating the rear brake, but only with significant pressure on the pedal. i do not know what specific component is causing the issue, but have seen online that it may be related to faulty brake pressure sensor switches. i am willing to provide any pa…”
2024-05-15 · Engine“cams showing early signs of failure at 12,000 mile inspection.…”
2024-04-11 · Power Train“multiple issues to report: 1 - transmission stuck in gear while riding! -the transmission or shifting mechanism became unresponsive during riding. the transmission allowed for a downshift from 3rd gear into 2nd, then remained in 2nd gear as the transmission became unresponsive to upshifts/downshifts. -this could have resulted in an accident but i…”
2024-01-28 · Vehicle Speed Control“center display screen, aka tft, randomly turns off while motorcycle is operating. the center screen displays the speedometer, fuel level and other information and an unsafe driving condition is created by the center screen randomly turning off. center display screen is also affected by moisture ingress which allows condensation to form on the in…”
2023-09-01 · Power Train“random stalling, lack of power, and failure to restart. engine died in the middle of an intersection crossing a 2 lane highway leaving me to push it off the highway or get hit by oncoming traffic. the engine also stalled multiple times on the road at highway speed 35-55mph causing me to seek immediate safety on the shoulder or grass. bike was taken…”
2022-05-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i attempt to start the motorcycle after it has not been ridden for several hours, i.e., a "cold start," it will run very rough and barely maintain idle. the engine also makes a lot of noise during the first 30 seconds to one minute after being started, almost as if it is running on one cylinder instead of two. if i attempt to ride the motorcyc…”
2022-02-05 · Engine“the motorcycle currently has 400 miles on it. ever since getting the motorcycle home and when first cranking it in the morning (cold start) it will only run on one cylinder (has two cylinders) for a moment and then die. it takes numerous starts and will finally continue running on one cylinder for about 30 to 60 seconds at a very low rpm before the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.