2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 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.…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V900000 (Electrical System); and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 23, 2025 · Electrical system
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 2021 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 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 22V900000).
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.