2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 11, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 690 Enduro R years
Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
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Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R. That is the most of any 690 Enduro R model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System3
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System3100%———
Seats133%———

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

2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R recalls (2)

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Tires:tread/beltAug 5, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V588000 · 27,399 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

Power train:clutch assembly:slave cylinderOct 12, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V792000 · 8,398 vehicles

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.

Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749679

This is to support complaint 11721551 - please see pdf with additional information to support the complaint.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722902

I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721551

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, seats problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 690 Enduro R model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.