2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1190 Adventure years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure. That is the most of any 1190 Adventure model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 27,995 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 27,995 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 40% | 925 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 620 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 989 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
Risk: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel pump failed with no warning while passing a vehicle on a two lane highway. It showed no symptoms until hot and under load. When throttle was opened the engine sputtered like it was running out of gas. Eventually the vehicle would not accelerate and became unridable. The engine ran normally at…
I HAVE 'TWO' VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINTS, REGARDING MY 2015 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE. 1) FUEL SYSTEM: ON 9/5/2015, THE BIKE STALLED OUT ON THE HWY. THE BIKE WAS SHOWING THREE BARS ON THE FUEL INDICATOR. (APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER TANK FULL) I ROCKED THE BIKE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. FUEL WAS IN THE TANK. I PUT 3.8…
Oil filter collapsed on first oil change at 620 miles. Informed delaer where i purchased it from and have not heard anything back. Concerned that with the filter collapsing that particals may have gotten past filter and will cause damanger to my motor.
This is a follow up to an on going problem with this machine. It is currently back in the dealership for excessive heat to the rider's seat. This is now the third time it has been in, in less than 3000 miles of riding and 6 months of ownership. The last time it was supposedly "repaired", the seat…
On numerous occasions since purchasing my ktm the heated seats would turn on automatically while riding. This causes a major distraction and major discomfort. Even worse the switch to turn them off and on is quite difficult to read, and is located in front of the handlebar on the fairing of the…
Other Ktm 1190 Adventure years
← 2014 1190 Adventure · 2016 1190 Adventure →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 1190 Adventure | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 1190 Adventure | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 1190 Adventure | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, seats, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1190 Adventure model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.