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2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other 690 Enduro R years?

690 Enduro R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted4 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 2 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 1 complaints
690 Enduro R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems?

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Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V588000Tires & WheelsAugust 5, 2022 · 27,399 units

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

21V792000TransmissionOctober 12, 2021 · 8,398 units

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Consequence

An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2019 KTM 690 Enduro R equipped with Continental tires. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V588000 (Tires). The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the beads that holds the tire on the rim detached from the tire. The motorcycle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 11, 2022

2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R — common questions

Is the 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R. 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.