2016 Ktm 690 Duke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 Duke years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ktm 690 Duke. That is the most of any 690 Duke model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (11 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,550 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ktm 690 Duke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 100% | 1,550 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 2,100 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ktm 690 Duke recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Fix: The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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 leak from top of the fuel tank when in motion.
While riding motorcycle gasoline started leaking from the top of the tank leaking down both sides of the bike and saturating my pants with gasoline and ruining the finish of bike. The consumer stated the motorcycle constantly smelled of fuel, easily overheated, consumes oil stalls at random, and…
Gas fumes leaking from motorcycle. Gas tank may be leaking at top filler due to warping plastic gas tank.
Takata recall tank leaking
Fuel tank (plastic) is warped and leaks fuel and fuel vapor near the upper flange seal. Tank was replaced once by ktm under warranty with the same plastic tank as the original, the problem is less but persists, fuel smell is still coming from the tank, fuel vapor is still escaping. I know of two…
Other Ktm 690 Duke years
← 2015 690 Duke · 2017 690 Duke →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 690 Duke | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 690 Duke | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 690 Duke | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 690 Duke | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 690 Duke | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 690 Duke | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 690 Duke | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ktm 690 Duke?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ktm 690 Duke?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.