2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1190 Adventure years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure. That ranks 2nd out of 4 1190 Adventure model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 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.
The contact owns a 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R. While riding the motorcycle, the fuel tank became excessively hot. While attempting to cool down the motorcycle and release the built-up pressure in the fuel tank, the contact rode the motorcycle for approximately 10 miles and then pulled into a gas…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 TO 70 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODSTOCK KTM (2235 SOUTH EAST WOOD DRIVE, WOODSTOCK , IL 60098, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FAULTY. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED…
Other Ktm 1190 Adventure years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 1190 Adventure | 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 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.