2023 Ktm 390 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 390 Adventure years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Ktm 390 Adventure. That ranks 4th out of 4 390 Adventure model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 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.
When throttle gets wet, it will cause the engine rpm to drop dramatically or even stall. You have to come to a complete stop, shut off everything including key and kill switch, then restart. KTM is aware of this but has delayed for several months sending out replacement parts even though they sent…
Other Ktm 390 Adventure years
← 2022 390 Adventure · 2024 390 Adventure →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 390 Adventure | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 390 Adventure | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 390 Adventure | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ktm 390 Adventure?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.