2022 Ktm 390 ADVENTURE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
865 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 6 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle | 1 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Power Train: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle: 1; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 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). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2023: 1; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control 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 11508621 · 2023-02-22 (February 22, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,430 miles reported. Look up ODI 11508621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11696169 · 2025-10-28 (October 28, 2025)
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, where the throttle control unit was replaced under warranty; however, the failure recurred while riding at 10-20 MPH. The contact stated that the motorcycle was inoperable and required to be towed each time the failure occurred. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: …
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11696169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11696197 · 2025-10-28 (October 28, 2025)
The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and instructed the contact to stop riding the motorcycle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN tool showed no open recall.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11696197 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11698878 · 2025-11-12 (November 12, 2025)
While riding my 2022 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle, the throttle stopped working and the motorcycle came to a sudden stop on a busy road which almost caused me to be struck by another vehicle. I later shut off the motorcycle and then turned it back and the throttle began to work; about a mile down the road the throttle stopped working again and almost caused me almost to be hit again. I once again turned the motorcycle back on and i was able to get home carefully. Upon further examination when I arrived home, I found out KTM has a safety r…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11698878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11728329 · 2026-03-31 (March 31, 2026)
See attached document for complaint.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11728329 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11736002 · 2026-05-06 (May 6, 2026)
The contact owns 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer regarding a recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 26V196000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that the dealer wanted to charge for the repair due to having to remove and aftermarket part that was not original on the vehicle to get to the inner housing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact believed that dealer failed to remedy the safety rec…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11736002 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
25V598000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
Reported: 2025-09-11 (September 11, 2025)
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Consequence: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.
NHTSA campaign record ↗