Ktm 390 Adventure Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 6, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ktm 390 Adventure, across 4 model years (2020–2024). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.

Peak: 2022, with 6 complaints
2020: 2202022022: 6202262023: 1202312024: 320243

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ktm 390 Adventure years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 390 Adventure model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2022 390 Adventure: 6 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2024 390 Adventure: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2020 390 Adventure: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Ktm 390 Adventure problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Vehicle Speed Control720
Electrical System330
Engine110
Power Train110
Wheels110

All Ktm 390 Adventure model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 390 Adventure31—Vehicle Speed Control
2023 390 Adventure11—Electrical System
2022 390 Adventure61—Vehicle Speed Control
2020 390 Adventure20—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ktm 390 Adventure years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (6), 2024 (3), 2020 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Ktm 390 Adventure?

Vehicle Speed Control, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ktm 390 Adventure have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.