2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 292 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My motorcycle's front brakes create a harmonic noise while coasting and applying the front brakes at low speeds. The problem is so bad that the handlebars vibrate to the point of concern and can be ha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 25, 2018 · Service brakes
“Pulsing, squealing brakes, warped front rotor due to improper mounting clearances on front wheel. Causing inconsistent braking during slow speed. Brakes are catching even without applying brake pressu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2018 · Service brakes
Compare Ktm 1290 Super Duke R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 1290 Super Duke R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
How do I know if my 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 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 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R; 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.
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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.