How many recalls does the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure have?

The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,627 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19V087000 2019-02-07 1,588 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16V854000 2016-11-28 7,801 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray…

Consequence

If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

SUSPENSION 16V279000 2016-05-10 1,238 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.

Consequence

Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's…

Complaints by component

STEERING

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When riding the motorcycle once ~40 mph is reached there is a vibration / wobble in the frontend that can be felt and ultimately if the grip is loosened or hands removed the motorcycle shakes and wobbles. The wobble is less noticable as speeds increase through 60 mph. When the manufacturer…”

STEERING · reported 2017-04-12

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.