2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT
How do I know if my 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ktm dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V033000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ktm models
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- 690 Enduro R16 complaints
- 390 Adventure R14 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.