The 2016 Ktm 690 Duke has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,029 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Fuel leak from top of the fuel tank when in motion.”
“While riding motorcycle gasoline started leaking from the top of the tank leaking down both sides of the bike and saturating my pants with gasoline and ruining the finish of bike. The consumer stated the motorcycle constantly smelled of fuel, easily overheated, consumes oil stalls at random, and…”
“While riding motorcycle gasoline started leaking from the top of the tank leaking down both sides of the bike and saturating my pants with gasoline and ruining the finish of bike. The consumer stated the motorcycle constantly smelled of fuel, easily overheated, consumes oil stalls at random, and…”
“While riding motorcycle gasoline started leaking from the top of the tank leaking down both sides of the bike and saturating my pants with gasoline and ruining the finish of bike. The consumer stated the motorcycle constantly smelled of fuel, easily overheated, consumes oil stalls at random, and…”
“There is a deformity where the fuel tank connects with the fuel lid/cap. It appears wavy which doesn't allow for a proper seal between the tank and lid. When the tank is full and the motorcycle is tilted side to side it sloshes the fuel and fuel leaks out of the tank. Fuel leaks when turning on…”
“There is a deformity where the fuel tank connects with the fuel lid/cap. It appears wavy which doesn't allow for a proper seal between the tank and lid. When the tank is full and the motorcycle is tilted side to side it sloshes the fuel and fuel leaks out of the tank. Fuel leaks when turning on…”
“Vehicle's fuel tank has warped around the filler neck. This causes gas to leak out of the top when full. Vehicle needs to be in motion of this to happen as fuel will slosh around. Fuel tank is made of plastic and will need replacement to fix the issue. This is a safety hazzard.”
“The fuel tank on my 2016 ktm 690 duke does not seal around the fuel door. Gas can spill out of the top of the tank, especially with a full tank. The fuel tank is also open to the atmosphere causing vapor to enter an enclosed parking garage. The tank appears to be warped at the area where the fuel…”
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 690 Duke as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.