The 2025 Ktm 390 Adventure R has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,058 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE25V9070002025-12-232,512 affected
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.
Consequence
A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V8250002025-12-016,546 affected
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
6
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
1crashes
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“In certain comditions when using the turn signal a yellow "turn light will pop up on the screen and the blinker fail to function properly. If that pops up all blinkers stop working”
“In certain comditions when using the turn signal a yellow "turn light will pop up on the screen and the blinker fail to function properly. If that pops up all blinkers stop working”
“Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will "knock" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red…”
“Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will "knock" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red…”
“Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will "knock" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red…”
“The contact owns a 2025 ktm 390 adventure r. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle on several occasions at various speeds in weather under 60 degrees, the left or right turn signals were activated but failed to operate as intended. Additionally, each time the turn signals were…”
“The contact owns a 2025 ktm 390 adventure r. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 30 mph, the kickstand extended into the parking stance. The contact stated that the motorcycle shut off as a default and lost power after the kickstand unfolded. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or…”
“When fully warmed up the engine will cut out the moment the throttle is applied, seemingly misfiring - sometimes 3 times in a row after restarting. Sometimes this will happen at low speed, either with a clang from early detonation or completely stalling the bike when riding at low rpm. Off-road -…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Ktm 390 Adventure R as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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