Ktm 500 EXC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ktm 500 EXC, across 3 model years (2012–2016). The 2013 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ktm 500 EXC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 500 EXC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2013 500 EXC: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2016 500 EXC: 1 complaint, 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 500 EXC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ktm 500 EXC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 500 EXC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 500 EXC | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 500 EXC | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ktm 500 EXC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2013 (2), 2016 (1). 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 500 EXC?
Service Brakes, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ktm 500 EXC have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.