2021 Ktm 690 SMC R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 SMC R years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R. That is the most of any 690 SMC R model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Ktm 690 SMC R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R.
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.
Description of Defect: I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the plastic fuel tank on my 2021 KTM 690. On this specific motorcycle architecture, the plastic fuel tank is a load-bearing, structural component that acts as the rear subframe. The rear passenger footpegs and the entire rear…
The fuel tank has been expanding consistently now for the past few years. It has began to crack the attachment points for the body plastics. I sent pictures and reported this years ago to KTM and they told me it would have to be inspected which they may not cover and even still wouldnât guarantee…
The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and itâs impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a…
The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.
Other Ktm 690 SMC R years
← 2020 690 SMC R · 2022 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 690 SMC R | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 690 SMC R | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, seats problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ktm 690 SMC R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.