2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 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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Electrical system: wiring
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.…
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Electrical system: wiring
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 960 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The shifting mechanism components became loose, and it hindered me from shifting up - it would upshift with difficulty, then it would go from 1st gear to neutral, making for a very dangerous experienc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2021 · Engine
“Gear shifter hits the kick stand if user makes the wrong adjustments. User can have accident if they don't notice they moved the shifter when bike has kick stand down.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2021 · Power train
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 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
How do I know if my 2020 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 21V122000).
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.