2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure. That is the most of any 1290 Super Adventure model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,200 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ktm 1290 Super 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 3,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 5,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
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.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Risk: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
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.
Traveling at highway speed on interstate 95 north and loss all electric power and motorcycle shut down and i coasted to the side of the road. Appeared that the on board computer system shut down into some type of safe mode.
The 1290 sa comes equipped with side bags in the us, at highway speeds in middle and western states, the bags and mount design introduces a dangerous wobble. Ktm has offered a modified mounting system to cure this problem, at an additional cost. This looks to be a design flaw, that needs to be…
Other Ktm 1290 Super Adventure years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 1290 Super Adventure | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1290 Super Adventure model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.