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2014 KTM 690 Enduro R

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jul 22, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jun 5, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R, most frequently naming the engine category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V305000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Jun 5, 2014
649 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2014 690 Enduro R motorcycles manufactured October 2013 to April 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the rear brake pedal to detach from the motorcycle.
The risk: If the rear brake pedal detaches, the rider would only have the front brake to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install and properly torque, a washer and new rear brake pedal mounting bolt with threadlocker, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Jul 22, 2020

****NOTE - THIS IS A DIRT BIKE, NOT A HIGHWAY VEHICLE.**** TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KTM 350 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER, LOCATED IN DENVER, COLORADO, WHERE THE STATOR AND THE PULSE GENERATOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BY AN UNSPECIFIED EMAIL WITHOUT A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000. ## VIN PASSED ## 2014 KTM 350 ##

NHTSA ID
11340932
Incident
Aug 3, 2019
Mileage
2,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 18, 2014

ON AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2:00 PM WHILE RIDING THE KTM 690 ENDURO R ,I "[XXX]" STOPPED FOR LUNCH AFTER RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR TWO HOURS. I LOOKED OVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND SAW ENGINE OIL POOLING FROM LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTOR. I LOOKED CLOSER AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING AND POOLING INTO THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE COVER FOR THE STATOR AND ALSO LEAKING DOWN INTO AND POOLING IN THE SKID PLATE IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. AFTER CLEANING THE OIL OFF I RODE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME I HAD MORE ENGINE OIL IN THOSE SAME AREAS. I DID NOT RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER THAT. I CONTACTED THE MOTORCYCLE DEALER ,STARR CITY MOTORSPORTS OF ROANOKE VA AND SCHEDULED A TIME FOR THEM TO REPAIR THE LEAK ON 8/13/2014.THEY REPLACED THE STATOR GASKET, AFTER WAIT AFTER WAITING EIGHT HOURS THEY GAVE THE MOTORCYCLE BACK. WHEN RIDING THE BIKE BACK TO LOAD IT IN MY TRUCK I NOTICED THE REPAIR DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I STILL HAD MOTOR OIL LEAKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE POOLING ON THE ENGINE COVER. THE MECHANIC REINSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND SAW THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE BASE GASKET OF THE CYLINDER. THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL CURRENTLY IN THEIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS AWAITING PARTS. I PURCHASED THE BIKE FROM STARR CITY MOTORSPORTS ON AUGUST 6, 2014 BRAND NEW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10625957
Incident
Aug 9, 2014
Mileage
110 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

KTM 690 Enduro R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023100—
2022310—
2021310—
2020320—
2019220—
2018010—
2015110—
2014Viewing210—
2011010—
2010010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.