2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“This motorcycle has a push button start system. The system has failed to recognize the key on 3 separate occasions rendering the motorcycle inoperable. The motorcycle had to be towed in on all 3 occasions. The dealership has had possession of the motorcycle for more than two months trying to…”
“This motorcycle has a push button start system. The system has failed to recognize the key on 3 separate occasions rendering the motorcycle inoperable. The motorcycle had to be towed in on all 3 occasions. The dealership has had possession of the motorcycle for more than two months trying to…”
“Engine quit while riding on a state highway, nearly causing loss of control, nearly rear-ended from rearward traffic, and loss of control while leaning bike during normal cornering. Serious engine oil leakage from time motorcycle was new, putting oil on rear tire. Plus defective fuel pump in…”
“Engine quit while riding on a state highway, nearly causing loss of control, nearly rear-ended from rearward traffic, and loss of control while leaning bike during normal cornering. Serious engine oil leakage from time motorcycle was new, putting oil on rear tire. Plus defective fuel pump in…”
“Engine quit while riding on a state highway, nearly causing loss of control, nearly rear-ended from rearward traffic, and loss of control while leaning bike during normal cornering. Serious engine oil leakage from time motorcycle was new, putting oil on rear tire. Plus defective fuel pump in…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.