2018 Ktm 690 Duke Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 Duke years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ktm 690 Duke. That ranks 3rd out of 8 690 Duke model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 4 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 1,051 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ktm 690 Duke recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly:slave cylinder
Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
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.
2018 KTM 690 Duke fuel tank shape has warped and the fuel filler neck gasket no longer seals the filler neck to the tank so that fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank. This same issue was addressed for the 2016-2017 model year KTM 690 Duke under NHTSA Campaign Number 17V388000. The result of…
The plastic fuel tank has warped at the bottom interface where the fuel pump assembly sits. As a result, fuel leaks between the fuel tank and gasket (which is no longer sealed against a flat surface). The fuel pump assembly sits immediately above the engine. Fuel that leaks will drip onto the…
Fuel is leaking a steady drop from bottom of fuel tank.
The contact owns a 2018 KTM 690 Duke motorcycle. The contact stated after having ridden the motorcycle approximately 30 MPH and then returning to his residence; after parking the motorcycle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact noticed that gasoline was leaking between the fuel…
Gasoline had visibly leaked from the fuel filler cap on the plastic fuel tank. Liquid fuel and fuel vapors are freely exiting the tank. This presents an extreme fire risk. There is an active recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V388000) for 2016-2017 production of the same model. This recall should be…
Other Ktm 690 Duke years
← 2017 690 Duke · 2019 690 Duke →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 690 Duke | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 690 Duke | 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 2018 Ktm 690 Duke?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.