2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 1, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure S years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S. That is the most of any 1290 Super Adventure S model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 1 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S.

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.

While driving the motorcycle at random times the engine stops running and looses power. The motorcycle has been looked at by a dealer multiple times and found no issues. The motorcycle screen goes blank and reboots. That is when it looses power. The screen when it reboots flashes a red bar at…

Engine · received Jun 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741350

The gas gauge has not worked since bought new in August 2024. This bike has been in dealers for months on end, half the time I've owned it. It is a lemon if that applies to motorcycles. I would like KTM to buy it back.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 2, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11684533

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure S model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.