2013 Ktm 500 Exc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Ktm 500 Exc, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 Ktm 500 Exc
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the…
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Ktm 500 Exc have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ktm 990 smt (na) motorcycle equipped with two continental contisportattack tl tires, size 120/70zr17 m/c (58w). The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign numb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 15, 2014 · Tires
“Tl-the contact owns a 2013 ktm 85 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the rear brake failed without warning. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2014 · Service brakes
Compare Ktm 500 Exc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 500 Exc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ktm 500 Exc | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ktm 500 Exc | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Ktm 500 Exc | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 Ktm 500 Exc
How do I know if my 2013 Ktm 500 Exc 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 2013 Ktm 500 Exc; 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 12V531000).
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.