The 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,871 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V3040002021-04-303,707 affected
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
Consequence
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V1980002020-04-063,164 affected
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
Consequence
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
5
ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“At only 9000 miles, intake camshaft and follower catastrophically damaged. Routine valve clearance check at 4th oil change (much more frequent than recommended). Ktm ultimately provided the parts as “goodwillâ€�, but refused to cover labour. Numerous other reports of similar failures being…”
“The display screen that offers all the info for the motorcycle has condensation inside. The motorcycle is always garaged other than when it's being ridden. There is still condensation inside the display. Sometimes vital motorcycle information isn't visible, such as abs mode, traction control mode,…”
“At approx 5k miles my front brake started grabbing and pulsing at low speeds under constant lever pressure. It eventual got so bad that I felt I couldnt safely control the bike when using the front brake at low speeds. The dealer was able to get a warranty replacement of the disks and pads.…”
“My bike has had and still does have multiple problems shock failed twice, rear brake hose melted and made brakes unusable while I was on a trip in mexico front brakes experienced pulsating sensation that progressively got worse, ktm replace the brake rotors and front wheel hub, the counter shaft…”
“My bike has had and still does have multiple problems shock failed twice, rear brake hose melted and made brakes unusable while I was on a trip in mexico front brakes experienced pulsating sensation that progressively got worse, ktm replace the brake rotors and front wheel hub, the counter shaft…”
“My bike has had and still does have multiple problems shock failed twice, rear brake hose melted and made brakes unusable while I was on a trip in mexico front brakes experienced pulsating sensation that progressively got worse, ktm replace the brake rotors and front wheel hub, the counter shaft…”
“All three brake rotors (2 front, 1 rear) are coming loose from their support points with the vehicle having just over 4,000 miles on it. There is no way to tighten the rotors. Other riders have reported catastrophic braking failures as a result. A video of the loose rotors is available here:…”
“The motorcycle front brakes started pulsing and grabbing during braking at all speeds. It was more noticeable at speeds below 20mph when coming to a complete stop.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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