2024 Ktm Rc 390 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Vehicle Speed Control:throttle 2026-03-27 · campaign 26V196000 · 7,974 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.
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.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-04-02 · KTB2606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm north america, inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model motorcycles listed above. on certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail. a loss of engine power increases the risk of a crash
What owners report
2026-05-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, i felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. i shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. after a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. if i had reacted differently, been going faster, been…”
2026-05-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“i purchased the motorcycle march 27th, 2026 and was told that i would receive it within a week. then had to call ktm on april 15, 2026 and was told by a representative that it would be another week to receive the part. the following week came by and was told it would be another week or two. two weeks have passed and now they have absolutely no answ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.