Ktm RC 390 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 33.3% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 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: 0; 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
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 3 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2022: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 11740809 · 2026-05-29 (May 29, 2026)
While commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, I felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. I shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. After a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. If I had reacted differently, been going faster, been in the middle of negotiating a turn, or a complex maneuver, this could have ended badly, resulting in me dropping the bike, potentially causing property damage, injuring myself, and others. No warnin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11740809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11456976 · 2022-03-16 (March 16, 2022)
The gas tank on this KTM RC390 is leaking from the welds holding on the ECU bracket. This bike only has 2000mi and after researching online, this is a known issue with at least 15 others experiencing the same problem. This is a serious problem as gas leaks down the bike near the motor which could easily cause a fire if not caught right away. It seems this is a quality issue as the bike has very low mileage and the leak started without notice. I have attached pictures of the leak and where it travels downward to the hot engine. I have contacted …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11456976 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2015: 0; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1