Ktm 690 Duke Problems by Year
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ktm 690 Duke, across 8 model years (2009–2019). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
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Ktm 690 Duke years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 690 Duke year: 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 690 Duke: 11 complaints, 1 recall
- 2017 690 Duke: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 690 Duke: 6 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2015 690 Duke: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 690 Duke: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 690 Duke: 5 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 690 Duke problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Ktm 690 Duke model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 690 Duke | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 690 Duke | 6 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2017 690 Duke | 7 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2016 690 Duke | 11 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 690 Duke | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2014 690 Duke | 5 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2013 690 Duke | 4 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 690 Duke | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ktm 690 Duke years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 690 Duke year. 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 690 Duke?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 28 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Ktm 690 Duke have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.