2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other 690 Enduro R years?

690 Enduro R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

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

11V300000SteeringMay 25, 2011 · 1,228 units

Defect

KTM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS, ALLOWING THE HANDLEBAR TO MOVE FROM ITS SET POSITION.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Remedy

AUTHORIZED KTM DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-985-6090 FOR ASSISTANCE.

2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R — common questions

Is the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R 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 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other 690 Enduro R years?

Does the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R — common questions

Is the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R reliable?

Does the 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

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