The 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 27,399 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES22V5880002022-08-0527,399 affected
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Consequence
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 adventure, but it's a 890 adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in march 2021. Ever since new, it should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly…”
“This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 adventure, but it's a 890 adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in march 2021. Ever since new, it should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly…”
“This motorcycle (your website calls it a 790 adventure, but it's a 890 adventure) has around 7000 miles on it. I purchased it new in march 2021. Ever since new, it should start with one light tap of the starter button. Instead, I have to hit the starter 3 or 4 times, and hold the throttle slightly…”
“Please note: nhtsa website data base vehicle model for vin listed is incorrect. Model subject of this complaint is 2021 ktm 890r adventure. When cold, first start of day, subject motorcycle engine does not run consistently / stumbles /stalls at start up and drive off. Safety issue for me is the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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