How many recalls does the 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R have?

The 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Ktm 690 Smc 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 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2020 Ktm 690 Smc R Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,398 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 21V792000 2021-10-12 8,398 affected

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could…

Consequence

An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SEATS

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The seat of this motorcycle unhooks itself from the front under hard acceleration.this continues to happen every single time. Extremely dangerous. Unit is under warranty and manufacturer refuses to fix the issue. I believe the issue is that the seat hooks are just a hair too short and this allows…”

SEATS · reported 2021-07-01

“Tl* the contact owned a 2020 ktm 690 smc r. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the motorcycle slid out when the contact went to stand the motor bike up; the motorcycle proceeded to explode without warning, engulfing the contact in flames. The fire department was called and the fire was…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2021-04-21

“Tl* the contact owned a 2020 ktm 690 smc r. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the motorcycle slid out when the contact went to stand the motor bike up; the motorcycle proceeded to explode without warning, engulfing the contact in flames. The fire department was called and the fire was…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-04-21

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 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.