2025 Ktm 390 SMC R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 390 SMC R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2025 Ktm 390 SMC R recalls (2)
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Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.
Risk: A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's number for this recall is KTB2514. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6. Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
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.
Other Ktm 390 SMC R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 390 SMC R model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.