2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 790 Adventure R years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R. That ranks 5th out of 5 790 Adventure R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System240%———
Electrical System120%———
Engine120%———
Power Train120%———
Service Brakes120%———
Unknown or Other120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 3202432026: 120261

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure 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.

Under moderate ambient air temperatures of 75-80F the gas tank gets pressurized and if opened when more than a gallon remains this pressure causes fuel to spray out of the gas tank.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11731233

The motorcycle is just over 1 year old. Has less than 1300 miles on it. The bike does not start, the manufacture is not helping the dealership work on the problem. The motorcycle has been with the dealership for more than 3 months at this point. As an adventure motorcycle, a no start problem or if…

Electrical System · received Oct 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11622695

Brake light is not activated by front brake unless extreme pressure is applied to lever.

Service Brakes · received Aug 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11611133

The bolt that holds the swingarm to the motorcycle fell off. The shaft vibrated out partially and half of the swingarm came loose which cause the rear wheel to be misaligned so the bike went down the road 'sideways'. On the forums and facebook groups, this is a common issue among owners of this…

Power Train · received Apr 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11580842

Cold start issues, seemed to start on one cylinder then died 3 times, started up on the 4th try just fine

Unknown or Other · received May 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11524417

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Ktm 790 Adventure R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 790 Adventure R model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.