2015 Ktm 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Unknown Or Other: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
2016: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10882138 · 2016-07-01 (July 1, 2016)
THE 1290 SA COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE BAGS IN THE US, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN MIDDLE AND WESTERN STATES, THE BAGS AND MOUNT DESIGN INTRODUCES A DANGEROUS WOBBLE. KTM HAS OFFERED A MODIFIED MOUNTING SYSTEM TO CURE THIS PROBLEM, AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. THIS LOOKS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW, THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. SOME RIDERS CALL THIS THE DEATH WOBBLE
Owner-reported narrative. 3,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10882138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10898190 · 2016-08-24 (August 24, 2016)
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LOSS ALL ELECTRIC POWER AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. APPEARED THAT THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INTO SOME TYPE OF SAFE MODE.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10898190 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V279000 · Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Reported: 2016-05-10 (May 10, 2016)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Consequence: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V854000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2016-11-28 (November 28, 2016)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
Consequence: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V087000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Reported: 2019-02-07 (February 7, 2019)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
NHTSA campaign record ↗