The 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,871 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 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
9
ENGINE
3
WHEELS
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
1
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“August 14, 2024. My ktm 790 adventure left me stranded on side of highway due to motor failure. 14,440 miles on odometer. Oil pressure light on dash lit up. 3rd oil change of its life. Had bike towed home and then dropped off at dealer on sept 7th 2024 and the inspection was performed on 9-25-24,…”
“Failed brake light switches cause brake light to not operate. Fails state safety inspection .”
“Failed brake light switches cause brake light to not operate. Fails state safety inspection .”
“The brake light doesn't illuminate unless excessive brake pressure is used. During normal braking the light doesn't illuminate at all when using the front or rear brake. It is available for inspection upon request. My safety and safety of others has been put at risk because other motorists will…”
“The clutch quit engaging while in traffic and I was nearly stranded on I-25 in stop and go traffic. I was able to nurse it along to a nearby parking lot with the clutch slipping very badly. I could have easily been rear ended. I took it apart and found the wet-clutch system was not getting any…”
“The contact owns a 2019 ktm 790 adventure motorcycle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. While driving at low speeds and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer five times where it was diagnosed that a new fuel…”
“The contact owns a 2019 ktm 790 adventure motorcycle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. While driving at low speeds and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer five times where it was diagnosed that a new fuel…”
“Oil leak at counter shaft seal, repaired by ktm safety recall on rear brakes dash goes' blank while riding, steering dampener failed water pump leaked the clutch failed ( slipping ) ktm declined to repair this, I took it upon myself and found a broken clutch plate. The front brakes experienced a…”
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 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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