2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I recently discovered that the brake light does not activate when applying the front brake lever. I became aware of the issue only after noticing that the motorcycle’s cruise control system would no l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2026 · Service brakes
“The valve train of my bike failed and left me stranded in the woods. There were no signs or warnings beforehand. After further research online, I found that this issue has been happening quite a bit.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2025 · Engine
Compare Ktm 790 Adventure R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 790 Adventure R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ktm 790 Adventure R | 2 | 8 |
| 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure R | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 Ktm 790 Adventure R | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2021 Ktm 790 Adventure R
How do I know if my 2021 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.
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.
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.