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2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Master cylinder (service brakes) and service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 21V304000 Reported 3,707 vehicles potentially affected KTM North America, Inc.

    KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V198000 Reported 3,164 vehicles potentially affected KTM North America, Inc.

    KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.

    Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,070 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Rear brakes: the line that leads from the fluid reservoir to the master cylinder has popped out twice (the 90degree fitting at the master cylinder) resulting in a loss of rear brake use.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2021 · Service brakes

“Front brake locked up on its own while travelling at 50mph on pavement. Had been riding 10 minutes, had used the front brake very little prior to it locking up. To get the brake to release, i held pre”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2021 · Service brakes

Compare Ktm 790 Adventure R model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 790 Adventure R model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R28
2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R26
2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R022
2022 Ktm 790 Adventure R08
2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R05

Checking a specific 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R

How do I know if my 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure 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 790 Adventure 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 20V198000).

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

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.