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2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2021 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.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other 690 Enduro R years?

690 Enduro R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System267%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2021 KTM 690 Enduro-R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the gas tank cover had developed gaps between them. The contact inspected the fuel tank and discovered that the fuel tank was swollen and had expanded, causing the fuel tank covers to develop gaps. The contact stated that…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 12, 2025

“Seems as if the gas tank has expanded and caused the rear fender plastics to pop out of the clips and can see fender body gaps larger than before. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 10, 2025

2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R — common questions

Is the 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Ktm 690 Enduro R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 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.