2017 Ktm 690 Duke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 Duke years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke. That ranks 2nd out of 8 690 Duke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 4,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 | 6 | 86% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 4,161 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 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 tanks warp around fuel filler neck and cause fuel to leak over hot engine. Had recall done at dealer to replace fuel-filler neck gasket under recall, which worsened leak. Ktm then provided a whole replacement fuel tank, which continues to leak. Bike has been sitting for over a year now - ktm…
The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Plastic fuel tank deforms and leaks
The plastic gas tank has warped causing leaks both on the bottom of the tank where the fuel pump attaches and on the top of the tank where the filler neck is attached. The leak from the fuel pump area occurs both when the bike is ridden and stationary, the leak from the filler area occurs when the…
Plastic gas tank warps and fuel leaks
Other Ktm 690 Duke years
← 2016 690 Duke · 2018 690 Duke →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 690 Duke | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 690 Duke | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 690 Duke | 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 2017 Ktm 690 Duke?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.