How many recalls does the 2013 Ktm 500 Exc have?

The 2013 Ktm 500 Exc has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Ktm 500 Exc 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 2013 Ktm 500 Exc?

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

2013 Ktm 500 Exc Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Ktm 500 Exc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,181 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 12V531000 2012-11-09 1,181 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses,…

Consequence

The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ktm 990 smt (na) motorcycle equipped with two continental contisportattack tl tires, size 120/70zr17 m/c (58w). The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14t009000 (tires). After contacting the manufacturer on several occasions, the contact was…”

TIRES · reported 2014-10-25

“Tl-the contact owns a 2013 ktm 85 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the rear brake failed without warning. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was ten hours. Ne”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-17

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 2013 Ktm 500 Exc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.