2025 Ktm 390 Smc R problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2025-12-23 · campaign 25V907000 · 2,512 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.
Risk: A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's number for this recall is KTB2514. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) may have been
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2025-12-01 · campaign 25V825000 · 6,546 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-06 · KTB2607 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm north america, inc. has identified a deviation that may cause the turn signal flashers to blink at a rate that is faster than normal. to resolve this, an update of the dashboard software is required. this software update solves the possibility of the turn signal flashers blinking too fast, parti
Electrical System 2025-12-02 · KTB2513 · 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 pertaining to the engine control unit software. an issue with the originally installed engine control unit software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms
Wheels 2025-09-12 · KtB2510 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during quality inspections, it was found that some front wheel collars did not meet the specification. therefore, the collars must be checked on all affected vehicles and replaced if necessary.
Electrical System 2025-08-07 · KTB2507 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during quality tests, it was found that the installed left switch control did not meet our quality standards and must therefore be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in dealer.net.
Structure:body 2025-08-07 · KTB2506 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during quality checks, it was determined that the installed side stand spring does not meet our quality standards. for this reason, the side stand spring must be replaced on all affected motorcycles that are linked to this bulletin in dealer.net. as part of the pdi, the routing of the engine brea
Electrical System 2025-07-30 · KTB2505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a software update is now available to support quickshifter+. to ensure proper vehicle operation at the time of delivery, it is also necessary to perform an initialization run during the pre-delivery inspection (pdi). refer to ktb2504, attached.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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