CarRecallWatchThe 2021 KTM 690 SMC R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (4 reports).
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2021 KTM 690 SMC R recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R.
Most common 2021 KTM 690 SMC R problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
Description of Defect: I am reporting a severe safety hazard regarding the plastic fuel tank on my 2021 KTM 690. On this specific motorcycle architecture, the plastic fuel tank is a load-bearing, structural component that acts as the rear subframe. The rear passenger footpegs and the entire rear seat assembly mount directly onto this plastic fuel tank structure.The tank has severely warped, expanded, and deformed. This material warping introduces severe structural stress to the factory mounting points, creating a high risk of catastrophic structural breakage while in motion. A failure here puts both the rider and a passenger in immediate physical danger of a crash or separation from the mot
The fuel tank has been expanding consistently now for the past few years. It has began to crack the attachment points for the body plastics. I sent pictures and reported this years ago to KTM and they told me it would have to be inspected which they may not cover and even still wouldnât guarantee it would be replaced/fixed. This puts my safety at risk if I experience a crash or collision since the integrity of the tank is in question and it puts others safety at risk because it could rupture from a fall and cause a fire. There are no warning lamps on, the only symptom has been the swelling worsening over time and stress cracking the plastic fairings surrounding it. It could possibly be put
The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and itâs impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a role in the expansion of the tank, however this bike has never seen anything below 91 octane. The risk of the tank bursting or nearing the exhaust is given and poses a safety risk. I have not presented it to a dealer yet, however did my own research and found out that multiple owners have this issue and also filed complaints about the exact same fuel tank situation. This should be a recall and the t
The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.
2021 KTM 690 SMC R questions
Does the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 KTM 690 SMC R?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Structure (2), Seats (1).
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