2020 Ktm 690 SMC R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 SMC R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ktm 690 SMC R. That ranks 2nd out of 6 690 SMC R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 800 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Ktm 690 SMC R 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 | 1 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Ktm 690 SMC R 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.
The seat of this motorcycle unhooks itself from the front under hard acceleration.This continues to happen every single time. Extremely dangerous. Unit is under warranty and manufacturer refuses to fix the issue. I believe the issue is that the seat hooks are just a hair too short and this allows…
Tl* the contact owned a 2020 ktm 690 smc r. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the motorcycle slid out when the contact went to stand the motor bike up; the motorcycle proceeded to explode without warning, engulfing the contact in flames. The fire department was called and the fire was…
Other Ktm 690 SMC R years
← 2019 690 SMC R · 2021 690 SMC R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 690 SMC R | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 690 SMC R | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 690 SMC R | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 690 SMC R | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 690 SMC R | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, seats, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Ktm 690 SMC R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 690 SMC R model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.