2025 KTM 390 Adventure R

The defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.

The risk

A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's number for this recall is KTB2514. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6. Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

KTM North America, Inc. · up to 2,512 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.

KTM North America, Inc. · up to 6,546 vehicles across all model years covered

crash

Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will "knock" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red lights, stop signs, and even when slowing down to navigate a turn. Engine may stall while in neutral and throttle is applied. Typically a short rattle or what sounds like valves knocking, is followed by a backfire, prior to stalling. There is no way to prevent stalling/engine stopping unless RPM's are kept over 3,000. I have fallen over or crashed offroad several times, when navigating obstacles or …

NHTSA complaint 11699205, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I have a 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R with 4500 miles on it. Numerous times the E-throttle has lost throttle response mid-ride, the engine drops to idle and the check engine light comes on. After pulling over, I restart the engine and it works as normal. It has happened on the freeway and was difficult to pull over to the side to remedy the problem. I called several KTM dealers and they said they have never heard of such a problem. I researched the problem online and found recall #25v598 which was for 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure. It was for a faulty electronic throttle assembly which would lose throttle response mid-ride and the engine would drop to idle. It was exactly the problem I am having. …

NHTSA complaint 11764082, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

50 miles

The contact owns a 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle on several occasions at various speeds in weather under 60 degrees, the left or right turn signals were activated but failed to operate as intended. Additionally, each time the turn signals were activated in cold weather, the message "Turn Signal Failure" was displayed. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the turn signals were inoperable and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

NHTSA complaint 11719985. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

in certain comditions when using the turn signal a yellow "turn light will pop up on the screen and the blinker fail to function properly. if that pops up all blinkers stop working

NHTSA complaint 11718088. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

150 miles

The contact owns a 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 30 MPH, the kickstand extended into the parking stance. The contact stated that the motorcycle shut off as a default and lost power after the kickstand unfolded. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure due to the long call waiting. The failure mileage was approximately 150.

NHTSA complaint 11695856. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The biked suddenly stalled in a traffic light. The worst part is that right after, when I click the starter to turn the bike back on, the whole electric system shut off. This had been a recurring issue, at least 7 times over the first 600 miles of this bike. I have an appointment to run diagnosis o the bike but have heard will be hard for KTM, to really take care and fix this. Please help. This became a large issue being stuck with cars honking on me. Had to get off the bike and push it off the road.

NHTSA complaint 11693187. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.