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2025 Ktm 390 Duke problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Ktm 390 Duke — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other 390 Duke years?

390 Duke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted3 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
390 Duke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Ktm 390 Duke have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V825000EngineDecember 1, 2025 · 6,546 units

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.

2025 Ktm 390 Duke — common questions

Is the 2025 Ktm 390 Duke reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Ktm 390 Duke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Ktm 390 Duke. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.