2023 Ktm 690 SMC R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 690 SMC R years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Ktm 690 SMC R. That ranks 5th out of 6 690 SMC R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ktm 690 SMC R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 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.
The fuel tank is swelling badly, which is a known issue with these motorcycles. It is swelling so badly it is breaking the plastics that attach to the tank and causing immense panel gaps. I am concerned that at some point the tank itself will crack causing a fuel leak. I have checked the fuel cap…
Other Ktm 690 SMC R years
← 2022 690 SMC R · 2025 690 SMC R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 690 SMC R | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 690 SMC R | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 690 SMC R | 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 2023 Ktm 690 SMC R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ktm 690 SMC R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.