Ktm RC 390 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 29, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Ktm RC 390, across 4 model years (2015–2024). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2015: 1201512022: 0202202023: 0202302024: 220242

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ktm RC 390 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No RC 390 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2024 RC 390: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2015 RC 390: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 RC 390 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System210
Fuel/propulsion System220
Engine110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Ktm RC 390 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2024 RC 39021—Electrical System
2023 RC 39001——
2022 RC 39001——
2015 RC 39010—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ktm RC 390 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (2), 2015 (1). 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 RC 390?

Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Ktm RC 390 have?

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