2005 Ktm 950 Adventure Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure
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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
On certain 950 motorcycles, the rear brake may feel spongy or soft when applying the brake. This could lead to improper rear braking.
Remedy: Ktm dealers will replace the rear brake system components. The recall began on march 1, 2007. Owners may contact ktm at 1-440-985-3553.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ktm 950 adventure. While driving at night at approximately 25 MPH the windscreen reflects a glare and makes it difficult to see. There was an optical distortion midway of th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2008 · Equipment
Compare Ktm 950 Adventure model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ktm 950 Adventure model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ktm 950 Adventure | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Ktm 950 Adventure | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure
How do I know if my 2005 Ktm 950 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Ktm 950 Adventure; 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 07V065000).
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.