U.S. public vehicle records

Ktm 690 DUKE fuel problems

28 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.

Key facts

35 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

2,300 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 to 2019 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 25 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Fuel system concerns evidence

28 of 35 complaints match this topic (80.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10985960 · 2017-05-16 (May 16, 2017)

THIS BEING MY 2ND GAS TANK FROM KTM, AFTER EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL, WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, FUEL IS FORCED OUT ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE MOUNTING PLATE/SYSTEM WHERE THE GAS CAP ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE TANK, AND THE GAS RUNS DOWN THE TANK AND ON TOP OF THE MOTOR. EVEN WHEN PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, GAS FUMES ARE COMING THROUGH THE MOUNTING SYSTEM. IT APPEARS THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE OF THE TANK IS WARPING BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC TANK, NOT ALL…

Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10985960 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11001844 · 2017-06-28 (June 28, 2017)

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS FROM THE GAS CAP. ALSO, THIS IS NOT MY FIRST KTM, WHICH HAS HAD A LEAKING GAS CAP. IT'S MY 3RD ONE. THIS ISSUE IS VERY WELL-DOCUMENTED ON THE FORUMS AS WELL AS ON YOUTUBE. GASOLINE POURS RIGHT OUT OF THE GAS CAP ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS FULL OR WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING BRISKLY. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN THIS IS AN ISSUE TO DO WITH THE HIGH ETHANOL CONTENT PRESENT IN ALL U.S. GAS. THE STANDARD FUEL IS E10, WHICH MEANS 90% GASOLINE AND 10% ETHANOL. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST DUCATI IN THE PAST FO…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11001844 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11005407 · 2017-07-14 (July 14, 2017)

WARPED FUEL TANK, LEAKING FUEL OUT OF FILLER.ALL THE TIME!

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11005407 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11031924 · 2017-10-05 (October 5, 2017)

THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11104964 · 2018-07-01 (July 1, 2018)

FUEL TANK LEAKING IN MOTION WARPED TANK *TT

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11104964 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

35 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

71.4%Usable mileage25 / 35 records

100.0%Valid incident date35 / 35 records

100.0%Valid filing date35 / 35 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates35 / 35 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2009	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 10985960 · 23,000 mi THIS BEING MY 2ND GAS TANK FROM KTM, AFTER EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL, WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, FUEL IS FORCED OUT ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE MOUNTING PLATE/SYSTEM WHERE THE GAS CAP ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE TANK, AND THE GAS RUNS DOWN THE TANK AND ON TOP OF THE MOTOR. EVEN WHEN PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, GAS FUMES ARE COMING THROUGH THE MOUNTING SYSTEM. IT APPEARS THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE OF THE TANK IS WARPING BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC TANK, NOT ALL… Look up ODI 10985960 at NHTSA ↗	480.0% ODI 11005407 · 200 mi WARPED FUEL TANK, LEAKING FUEL OUT OF FILLER.ALL THE TIME! Look up ODI 11005407 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11291633 · 8,500 mi 2015 KTM DUKE 690 IS LEAKING GAS FROM THE GAS CAP NOT SEALING PROPERLY. CURRENT RECALL IS FOR 2016 MODELS AND NEWER. HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL TANK ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, ISSUE STILL PERSIST. GAS COMES OUT UNDER HARD ACCELERATION AND BRAKING AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. Look up ODI 11291633 at NHTSA ↗	11100.0% ODI 10926320 · 2,000 mi 2016 KTM 690 DUKE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS SWELLING AND DEFORMING. THIS IS CAUSING A GAPPING ISSUE WITH THE PLASTICS ON THE BIKE AS WELL AS AROUND THE FUEL DOOR AREA WHICH ALLOWS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK WHEN THE BIKE IS ROCKED DURING OPERATION OR WHEN THE BIKE IS STATIONARY. Look up ODI 10926320 at NHTSA ↗	685.7% ODI 11023629 · 85 mi FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL AT THE FUEL FILLER NECK, BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE GAS TANK CAP, PAST THE GASKET. THE TOP OF THE TANK (PLASTIC) IS WARPED, AND THE GASKET DOES NOT SEAL. FUEL LEAKS DOWN ONTO ENGINE POTENTIALLY CREATING A FIRE THAT WOULD CONSUME THE BIKE, THE RIDER AND ANY OBJECTS AROUND IT. Look up ODI 11023629 at NHTSA ↗	466.7% ODI 11441170 Gasoline had visibly leaked from the fuel filler cap on the plastic fuel tank. Liquid fuel and fuel vapors are freely exiting the tank. This presents an extreme fire risk. There is an active recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V388000) for 2016-2017 production of the same model. This recall should be expanded to include the 2018 model year. I removed a few parts and inspected the filler neck to tank connection and found visible warpage. A photo is included with this report. I will be contacting a KTM dealer to report this when they are open… Look up ODI 11441170 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11031924 · 1,600 mi THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE… Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	218.2% ODI 10966146 · 700 mi THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ROADWAY. Look up ODI 10966146 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11090325 · 26,000 mi WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY STREETS, I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN STOPPED AT A REDLIGHT, I LOOKED AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE CAP MOUNT/SEAL IS BOLTED TO THE TANK. THIS TANK IS A REPLACEMENT THAT KTM PUT ON ABOUT A YEAR AGO AFTER HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE BEFORE. I KNOW KTM PUT OUT A RECALL ON LATER MODELS, 2015 AND LATER I THINK, THAT WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE MY REPLACEMENT TANK FROM KTM IS ONE OF THE CORRECTED TANKS. NOW, I'M ON MY 2N… Look up ODI 11090325 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11104964 · 7,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAKING IN MOTION WARPED TANK *TT Look up ODI 11104964 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System:Motorcycle Starter Interlock System- Clutch,Neutral,Sidestand	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11400137 · 1,051 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KTM 690 DUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HE WAS WALKING BACKWARDS TO TURN THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND WITH THE GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STARTED AND THE CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO ACCELERATE INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. LAS CRUCES MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 2125 S VALLEY DR, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T… Look up ODI 11400137 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 11422163 · 4,161 mi The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,161. Look up ODI 11422163 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	19.1% ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11390535 · 1,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KTM 690 DUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH MORE THAN A HALF TANK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK, FUEL WOULD SPILL FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHELBY'S POWERSPORTS (1444 COMMERCE AVE, THE BRONX, NY 10461, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE FUEL TANK TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TH… Look up ODI 11390535 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11474900 · 900 mi The contact owns a 2018 KTM 690 Duke motorcycle. The contact stated after having ridden the motorcycle approximately 30 MPH and then returning to his residence; after parking the motorcycle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact noticed that gasoline was leaking between the fuel pump and fuel tank at the rear center underside. The gasoline started to form a puddle in the driveway. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle … Look up ODI 11474900 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel/Propulsion System	1,425–4,250 mi	2,150 mi	18	ODI 10985960 · 23,000 mi THIS BEING MY 2ND GAS TANK FROM KTM, AFTER EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL, WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, FUEL IS FORCED OUT ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE MOUNTING PLATE/SYSTEM WHERE THE GAS CAP ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE TANK, AND THE GAS RUNS DOWN THE TANK AND ON TOP OF THE MOTOR. EVEN WHEN PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, GAS FUMES ARE COMING THROUGH THE MOUNTING SYSTEM. IT APPEARS THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE OF THE TANK IS WARPING BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC TANK, NOT ALL… Look up ODI 10985960 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11005407 · 200 mi WARPED FUEL TANK, LEAKING FUEL OUT OF FILLER.ALL THE TIME! Look up ODI 11005407 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11031924 · 1,600 mi THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE… Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	1,600 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 11031924 · 1,600 mi THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE… Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10966146 · 700 mi THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ROADWAY. Look up ODI 10966146 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank	Too few reports for a range	16,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11090325 · 26,000 mi WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY STREETS, I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN STOPPED AT A REDLIGHT, I LOOKED AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE CAP MOUNT/SEAL IS BOLTED TO THE TANK. THIS TANK IS A REPLACEMENT THAT KTM PUT ON ABOUT A YEAR AGO AFTER HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE BEFORE. I KNOW KTM PUT OUT A RECALL ON LATER MODELS, 2015 AND LATER I THINK, THAT WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE MY REPLACEMENT TANK FROM KTM IS ONE OF THE CORRECTED TANKS. NOW, I'M ON MY 2N… Look up ODI 11090325 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11104964 · 7,000 mi FUEL TANK LEAKING IN MOTION WARPED TANK *TT Look up ODI 11104964 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Motorcycle Starter Interlock System- Clutch,Neutral,Sidestand	Too few reports for a range	1,051 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11400137 · 1,051 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KTM 690 DUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HE WAS WALKING BACKWARDS TO TURN THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND WITH THE GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL AND THE CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STARTED AND THE CLUTCH FAILED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO ACCELERATE INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. LAS CRUCES MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 2125 S VALLEY DR, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CLUTCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T… Look up ODI 11400137 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	4,161 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11422163 · 4,161 mi The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,161. Look up ODI 11422163 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	Too few reports for a range	3,500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	1,800 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11390535 · 1,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KTM 690 DUKE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH MORE THAN A HALF TANK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK, FUEL WOULD SPILL FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHELBY'S POWERSPORTS (1444 COMMERCE AVE, THE BRONX, NY 10461, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE FUEL TANK TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. TH… Look up ODI 11390535 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	Too few reports for a range	900 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11474900 · 900 mi The contact owns a 2018 KTM 690 Duke motorcycle. The contact stated after having ridden the motorcycle approximately 30 MPH and then returning to his residence; after parking the motorcycle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact noticed that gasoline was leaking between the fuel pump and fuel tank at the rear center underside. The gasoline started to form a puddle in the driveway. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle … Look up ODI 11474900 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11716411 2018 KTM 690 Duke fuel tank shape has warped and the fuel filler neck gasket no longer seals the filler neck to the tank so that fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank. This same issue was addressed for the 2016-2017 model year KTM 690 Duke under NHTSA Campaign Number 17V388000. The result of this fuel leak is a potential fire hazard that could result in injury or death. This problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center and has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others. Th… Look up ODI 11716411 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2018: 0 complaints · 2019: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2018	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2018	6	0	0
2019	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel/Propulsion System	Structure:Body	Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank	Electrical System:Motorcycle Starter Interlock System- Clutch,Neutral,Sidestand	Engine	Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	Fuel System, Gasoline	Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Fuel/Propulsion System	—	3 ODI 11031924 · 1,600 mi THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE… Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10966146 · 700 mi THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ROADWAY. Look up ODI 10966146 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Structure:Body	3 ODI 11031924 · 1,600 mi THERE IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT CAUSING THE PLASTIC GAS TANK TO SWELL, CRACK AND BECOMING FLEXIBLE TO THE TOUCH DUE TO THE PRESSURE AND GASSES FROM THE FUEL. THE RESULT OF THE GAS TANK SWELLING, IT WILL SPRAY GAS ONTO THE BIKE AND THE RIDER WHILE IN MOTION DUE TO IT NOT SEALING PROPERLY AROUND THE FLANGE. THIS IS A REOCCURRING ISSUE WITH NO FIX TO THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED MY 2014 KTM 690 DUKE NEW ON JANUARY 1, 2017. I HAD THE TANK REPLACED BY THE LOCAL KTM DEALER (TJ CYCLES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS) IN FEBRUARY AND THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THERE ARE… Look up ODI 11031924 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10966146 · 700 mi THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ROADWAY. Look up ODI 10966146 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System:Motorcycle Starter Interlock System- Clutch,Neutral,Sidestand	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Engine	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	1 ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE… Look up ODI 10991855 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

13 mentions · 37.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 2,800 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 11139140 · 2,300 mi

DEFECT IN GAS TANK CAUSING GAS TO LEAK FROM THE TANK BETWEEN THE SEAL AND GAS CAP. GAS LEAKS OUT WHILE RIDING GETTING IT ALL OVER THE TANK. NOT SAFE!

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ODI 11423851

Fuel Leaks from filler neck when accelerating after filling the tank. Also, water enters the tank from rain, or washing the motorcycle. Bike ran perfectly before the rainy season started here in FL. After two weeks of commuting in the rain every day the bike barely runs, and when it does, it's unrideable. As it stalls randomly and can take some time to start it back up again. Drain the tank, put fresh gas in it, and it is good to go for another week till it starts the same process over again. Warped tank under filler.

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ODI 10957132 · 3,300 mi

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2016 KTM 690 DUKE DOES NOT SEAL AROUND THE FUEL DOOR. GAS CAN SPILL OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK, ESPECIALLY WITH A FULL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS ALSO OPEN TO THE ATMOSPHERE CAUSING VAPOR TO ENTER AN ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE. THE TANK APPEARS TO BE WARPED AT THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL DOOR IS MOUNTED TO THE TANK. THE GAS SMELL HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASING THE BIKE BUT I DID NOT FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL 6 MONTHS LATER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY SAID TO IMMEDIATELY BRING THE BIKE IN. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER BIKES OF…

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 8.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 9,250 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11001845 · 15,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS VERY OFTEN MOST PROMINENTLY WHEN BRAKING AGGRESSIVELY AND PULLING IN THE CLUTCH TO STOP. THE BIKE WILL ALSO SOMETIMES STALL RANDOMLY WHEN OPERATING AT ENGINE SPEEDS BELOW 3,000 RPM. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS ALSO EXTREMELY JERKY BELOW 4,000 RPM LIKE AN ON/OFF SWITCH MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RIDE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH 2008 KTM 690 SMC AND IN NEARLY A DECADE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. UNACCEPTABLE.

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ODI 11423851

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ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi

WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RESTART FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE FUEL LEAKAGE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FINISHING FRAME, SWINGARM, AND PLASTICS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE EXHAUST WOULD TURN RED HOT AND GLOW. FUEL ALSO LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED THE…

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 15,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11001845 · 15,000 mi

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Matching rule

Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10991855 · 3,500 mi

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 2.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 900 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11474900 · 900 mi

The contact owns a 2018 KTM 690 Duke motorcycle. The contact stated after having ridden the motorcycle approximately 30 MPH and then returning to his residence; after parking the motorcycle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor detected. The contact noticed that gasoline was leaking between the fuel pump and fuel tank at the rear center underside. The gasoline started to form a puddle in the driveway. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle …

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b