2014 Ktm 690 Duke Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2021 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 690 Duke years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ktm 690 Duke. That ranks 4th out of 8 690 Duke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 1,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Ktm 690 Duke
KTM 690 Duke (Duke III) 2008 - my own bike at a bus station in Eisenerz in Styria/Austria. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Mitah, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Ktm 690 Duke problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~1,600 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~7,000 mi
Structure1 · ~1,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System480%1,600——
Fuel System, Gasoline120%7,000——
Structure120%1,600——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2017, with 2 complaints
2017: 2201722018: 2201822021: 120211

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Ktm 690 Duke recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Ktm 690 Duke.

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.

Fuel Leaks from filler neck when accelerating after filling the tank. Also, water enters the tank from rain, or washing the motorcycle. Bike ran perfectly before the rainy season started here in FL. After two weeks of commuting in the rain every day the bike barely runs, and when it does, it's…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 7, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11423851

Defect in gas tank causing gas to leak from the tank between the seal and gas cap. Gas leaks out while riding getting it all over the tank. Not safe!

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 9, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11139140

Fuel tank leaking in motion warped tank *tt

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11104964

There is a manufacture defect causing the plastic gas tank to swell, crack and becoming flexible to the touch due to the pressure and gasses from the fuel. The result of the gas tank swelling, it will spray gas onto the bike and the rider while in motion due to it not sealing properly around the…

Structure · received Oct 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11031924

Warped fuel tank, leaking fuel out of filler.all the time!

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11005407

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ktm 690 Duke?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ktm 690 Duke?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Ktm 690 Duke a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 690 Duke model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.