Ktm 690 Enduro R Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 21, 2026 · 16 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Ktm 690 Enduro R, across 10 model years (2010–2023). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2020, with 3 complaints
2010: 0201002011: 0201102014: 2201422015: 1201512018: 0201802019: 2201922020: 3202032021: 3202132022: 3202232023: 220232

n = 16 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ktm 690 Enduro R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 690 Enduro R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2022 690 Enduro R: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2021 690 Enduro R: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2020 690 Enduro R: 3 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2015 690 Enduro R: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2014 690 Enduro R: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2019 690 Enduro R: 2 complaints, 2 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 Enduro R problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System740
Tires320
Engine210
Structure220
Electrical System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Seats110
Service Brakes110

All Ktm 690 Enduro R model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2023 690 Enduro R20—Fuel/propulsion System
2022 690 Enduro R31—Electrical System
2021 690 Enduro R31—Fuel/propulsion System
2020 690 Enduro R32—Fuel/propulsion System
2019 690 Enduro R22—Tires
2018 690 Enduro R01——
2015 690 Enduro R11—Service Brakes
2014 690 Enduro R21—Engine
2011 690 Enduro R01——
2010 690 Enduro R01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ktm 690 Enduro R years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2022 (3), 2021 (3), 2020 (3). 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 Enduro R?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Ktm 690 Enduro R have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.