How many recalls does the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have?

The 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 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 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 640 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15V441000 2015-07-10 640 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

Consequence

A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“My front brake master cylinder completely lost pressure and the ability to slow down the motorcycle. I am fortunate that it did not cause me to crash. The brake system is manufactured by brembo. I believe this to be the same manufacturer defect that affected the 2015 and 2016 ktm 1290 superduke r…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-06-28

“Shortly after I purchased this bike new, the front brakes would "groan" as you wheeled the bike around as if the brake pads were not retracting / pistons sticking. There would also be a low speed pulsing to the brakes as if the rotor was warped (which has never happened to me in decades of…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-01-05

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 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.