2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure 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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Tread/belt (tires)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“During standard operation, light-to-moderate hydraulic line pressure generated by the front brake master cylinder fails to actuate the integrated inline hydraulic brake light pressure switch. The rear”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2026 · Service brakes
“PLEASE NOTE: NHTSA website data base vehicle model for VIN listed is INCORRECT. Model subject of this complaint is 2021 KTM 890R Adventure. When cold, first start of day, subject motorcycle engine doe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2021 · Engine
Compare Ktm 890 Adventure R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 890 Adventure R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 Ktm 890 Adventure R | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ktm 890 Adventure R | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Ktm 890 Adventure R | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure R
How do I know if my 2021 Ktm 890 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Ktm 890 Adventure 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 22V588000).
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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- 690 Enduro R16 complaints
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- 390 Adventure12 complaints
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.