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Ktm 690 ENDURO R problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

400 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 to 2023 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 5 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 16 complaints (43.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns	8	50.0%
Braking behavior	1	6.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System

Tires

Engine

Structure:Body

Electrical System

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Seats

Service Brakes

Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Tires: 3; Engine: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014

2016

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 5

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11721551 · 2026-03-02 (March 2, 2026)

I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were not obstructed. Case numbers with KTM include CS0680873, CS0677844, and CS0646742. This gas tank is part of the rear subframe, so it is also a structural part. The plastics that were installed showed obvious signs of deformation at thru holes for bolt …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11721551 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11749679 · 2026-07-11 (July 11, 2026)

Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11749679 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10887608 · 2016-07-21 (July 21, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KTM 690 ENDURO R. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE BOLT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELL TO THE GROUND, BUT WAS UNINJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13. ...UPDATED 11/01/16 *BF *CN

Owner-reported narrative. 13 miles reported. Look up ODI 10887608 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2010

2011

2014

2015

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 0

First model yearSecond model year

Year-by-year records

Ktm 690 ENDURO R model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2010	0	1	Not available
2011	0	1	0
2014	2	1	Not available
2015	1	1	0
2018	0	1	Not available
2019	2	2	+1
2020	3	2	0
2021	3	1	-1
2022	3	1	0
2023	2	0	-1

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Data completeness

16 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

31.3%Usable mileage5 / 16 records

100.0%Valid incident date16 / 16 records

100.0%Valid filing date16 / 16 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates16 / 16 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	2010	2011	2014	2015	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	3100.0% ODI 11721551 I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were not obstructed. Case numbers with KTM include CS0680873, CS0677844, and CS0646742. This gas tank is part of the rear subframe, so it is also a structural part. The plastics that were installed showed obvious signs of deformation at thru holes for bolt … Look up ODI 11721551 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11669432 - Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have ex… Look up ODI 11669432 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11693996 The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly. Look up ODI 11693996 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 11731834 The fuel tank expanded after only 1 year of operation, 3600 miles. The fuel tank has expanded to the point of resting on the exhaust and stretching the rear fender plastics apart. I submitted it for warranty repair 6/2/2025 and KTM has approved the repair but not provided a new replacement and the vehicle and been disabled due to this issue for a year now and they has zero solutions or compensation for a defective fuel tank. Look up ODI 11731834 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	2100.0% ODI 11501338 · 400 mi 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 was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both tires needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he needed additional information from the dealer, but… Look up ODI 11501338 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11490430 CONTINENTAL TIRE COMPANY is not complying with the recall of their TKC80 front tire that came on my 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R VIN# [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Look up ODI 11490430 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 10625957 · 110 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10625957 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	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.
Structure:Body	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11667046 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. Look up ODI 11667046 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11693996 The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly. Look up ODI 11693996 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11580527 The emergency off switch, has shown in the owners manual, does not turn off a running engine. The switch stops the engine from cranking/starting only. Not sure if this is a defect or just a design change and the owners manual was not updated. I owned an older version of this bike and it worked as described. Look up ODI 11580527 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11654528 · 820 mi 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 the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The ma… Look up ODI 11654528 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Seats	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11749679 Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out. Look up ODI 11749679 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.
Service Brakes	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10887608 · 13 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KTM 690 ENDURO R. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE BOLT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELL TO THE GROUND, BUT WAS UNINJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13. ...UPDATED 11/01/16 BF CN Look up ODI 10887608 at NHTSA ↗	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.

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
Tires	Too few reports for a range	400 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11501338 · 400 mi 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 was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both tires needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he needed additional information from the dealer, but… Look up ODI 11501338 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	1,055 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10625957 · 110 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10625957 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11340932 · 2,000 mi **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 ## Look up ODI 11340932 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage	Too few reports for a range	820 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11654528 · 820 mi 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 the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The ma… Look up ODI 11654528 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	13 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10887608 · 13 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KTM 690 ENDURO R. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE BOLT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELL TO THE GROUND, BUT WAS UNINJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13. ...UPDATED 11/01/16 BF CN Look up ODI 10887608 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
2024-11	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	1	None	ODI 11654528 · 820 mi 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 the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The ma… Look up ODI 11654528 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	2	None	ODI 11667046 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. Look up ODI 11667046 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11669432 - Motorcycle gas tank developed a leak near where it bolts onto the frame while riding. KTM dealership did an inspection while they had bike from Aug 24 2024- April 3 2025. KTM determined itself not at fault and I had to pay $1,990.18 out of pocket for replacement. KTM kept faulty gas tank. -Gas tank leak is very dangerous to the rider as well as others because fuel is VERY flammable. Luckily no fire, was stranded 2 hours away from home where I waited for fuel to fully empty on the floor before towing home. -KTM owners on online forums have ex… Look up ODI 11669432 at NHTSA ↗
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	1	None	ODI 11693996 The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly. Look up ODI 11693996 at NHTSA ↗
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	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	2	None	ODI 11721551 I am experiencing gas tank swelling, and am concerned about expansion/cracks in the tank. I’ve submitted three claims after taking the motorcycle in for review. KTM has ignored my concerns, as they will not reply. No diagnostics were complete, but I personally verified proper fuel line vents were not obstructed. Case numbers with KTM include CS0680873, CS0677844, and CS0646742. This gas tank is part of the rear subframe, so it is also a structural part. The plastics that were installed showed obvious signs of deformation at thru holes for bolt … Look up ODI 11721551 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11722902 This is to support complaint 11721551 - please see pdf with additional information to support the complaint. Look up ODI 11722902 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	1	None	ODI 11731834 The fuel tank expanded after only 1 year of operation, 3600 miles. The fuel tank has expanded to the point of resting on the exhaust and stretching the rear fender plastics apart. I submitted it for warranty repair 6/2/2025 and KTM has approved the repair but not provided a new replacement and the vehicle and been disabled due to this issue for a year now and they has zero solutions or compensation for a defective fuel tank. Look up ODI 11731834 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	1	None	ODI 11749679 Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out. Look up ODI 11749679 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	1	None	ODI 11765932 I was doing a yearly inspection of this motorcycle when I noticed the plastics had began to separate. After removing the plastics to try and reset their positions it was apparent that the fuel tank had become swollen and enlarged by approx 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch total. After speaking with a dealer as well as an independent repair shop I was advised that the tank needed to be replaced out of safety concerns. KTM does not warranty this item or acknowledge that its a known issue according to local KTM dealers. Its a bit too pricey($1800+Tax+Labor) … Look up ODI 11765932 at NHTSA ↗
2026-10 (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

2022: 2 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	2	2	2
2023	0	0	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	3	0	0
2023	2	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	Tires	Engine	Structure:Body	Electrical System	Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage	Seats	Service Brakes
Fuel/Propulsion System	—	0	0	1 ODI 11693996 The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly. Look up ODI 11693996 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11749679 Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out. Look up ODI 11749679 at NHTSA ↗	0
Tires	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Engine	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Structure:Body	1 ODI 11693996 The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly. Look up ODI 11693996 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Seats	1 ODI 11749679 Fuel tanks swells up, causing surroundings plastics to break and seat latch comes undone while riding. Very unsafe that seat comes out of the latch become of fuel tank swollen. Rear part of seat lock/latch attached to the fuel tank. Expanding of the fuel tank causing the latch/lock of the seat comes out. Look up ODI 11749679 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Service Brakes	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

2 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 6.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 820 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11654528 · 820 mi

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 the failure was caused by the ethanol fuel used to operate the motorcycle and was concerned that the fuel tank might eventually develop cracks, causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The ma…

Look up ODI 11654528 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

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

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 6.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 2,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11340932 · 2,000 mi

****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 ##

Look up ODI 11340932 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

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