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2020 Ktm 790 Adventure Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure

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.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,608 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“At approximately 14,700 Miles, the motor on the bike shut off abruptly while riding at 60 mph down the road while negotiating a blind curve. The vehicle was catastrophically disabled with no warning s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2024 · Engine

“Engine requires multiple tries to start when cold due to inadequate fuel supply from fuel sensors or fuel injectors. A recurring issue, this happens upon starting every time the engine is cold. This i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2023 · Engine

Compare Ktm 790 Adventure model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2019 Ktm 790 Adventure212
2020 Ktm 790 Adventure211
2024 Ktm 790 Adventure01

Checking a specific 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure

How do I know if my 2020 Ktm 790 Adventure 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; 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.