Ktm 690 SMC R Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ktm 690 SMC R, across 6 model years (2019–2025). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2021, with 4 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 2202022021: 4202142022: 1202212023: 1202312025: 220252

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2021 690 SMC R: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2025 690 SMC R: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2020 690 SMC R: 2 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2022 690 SMC R: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2023 690 SMC R: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2019 690 SMC R: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 SMC R problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System950
Structure430
Seats220
Service Brakes110

All Ktm 690 SMC R model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 690 SMC R20—Service Brakes
2023 690 SMC R10—Fuel/propulsion System
2022 690 SMC R10—Fuel/propulsion System
2021 690 SMC R40—Fuel/propulsion System
2020 690 SMC R21—Fuel/propulsion System
2019 690 SMC R21—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (4), 2025 (2), 2020 (2). 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 SMC R?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 9 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Ktm 690 SMC R have?

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