2022 Ktm 390 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 390 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 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ktm 390 Adventure. That is the most of any 390 Adventure model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 300 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Ktm 390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 83% | 300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 1,430 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 1,430 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Ktm 390 Adventure recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:throttle
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.
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 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer regarding a recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 26V196000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that the dealer wanted to charge for the repair due to having to…
See attached document for complaint.
While riding my 2022 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle, the throttle stopped working and the motorcycle came to a sudden stop on a busy road which almost caused me to be struck by another vehicle. I later shut off the motorcycle and then turned it back and the throttle began to work; about a mile down…
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the throttle control unit was…
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Other Ktm 390 Adventure years
← 2020 390 Adventure · 2023 390 Adventure →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 390 Adventure | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 390 Adventure | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 390 Adventure | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ktm 390 Adventure?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, wheels problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Ktm 390 Adventure?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Ktm 390 Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 390 Adventure model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.