2016 Ktm 690 DUKE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
1,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 11 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 81.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Structure:Body: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 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 | 8 |
| 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: 8; 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 (8). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 |
2016: 1; 2017: 10
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10926320 · 2016-11-15 (November 15, 2016)
2016 KTM 690 DUKE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS SWELLING AND DEFORMING. THIS IS CAUSING A GAPPING ISSUE WITH THE PLASTICS ON THE BIKE AS WELL AS AROUND THE FUEL DOOR AREA WHICH ALLOWS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK WHEN THE BIKE IS ROCKED DURING OPERATION OR WHEN THE BIKE IS STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10926320 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10957132 · 2017-02-26 (February 26, 2017)
THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2016 KTM 690 DUKE DOES NOT SEAL AROUND THE FUEL DOOR. GAS CAN SPILL OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK, ESPECIALLY WITH A FULL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS ALSO OPEN TO THE ATMOSPHERE CAUSING VAPOR TO ENTER AN ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE. THE TANK APPEARS TO BE WARPED AT THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL DOOR IS MOUNTED TO THE TANK. THE GAS SMELL HAS ALWAYS BEEN PRESENT SINCE PURCHASING THE BIKE BUT I DID NOT FIND THE PROBLEM UNTIL 6 MONTHS LATER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY SAID TO IMMEDIATELY BRING THE BIKE IN. THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER BIKES OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10957132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10957303 · 2017-02-27 (February 27, 2017)
FLANGE ON FUEL TANK WHERE FILLER CAP ATTACHES IS WARPED ALLOWING FUEL TO RUN OUT INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING BELOW. FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10957303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10966146 · 2017-03-15 (March 15, 2017)
THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ROADWAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10966146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10966292 · 2017-03-16 (March 16, 2017)
VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK HAS WARPED AROUND THE FILLER NECK. THIS CAUSES GAS TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP WHEN FULL. VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN MOTION OF THIS TO HAPPEN AS FUEL WILL SLOSH AROUND. FUEL TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WILL NEED REPLACEMENT TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZZARD.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10966292 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10968573 · 2017-03-26 (March 26, 2017)
GAS TANK LEAKS FROM FILLER CAP. THE DEALER CHANGED IT 3 TIMES. IT STILL LEAKS. I KNOW THREE PEOPLE WHO'S 2016 KTM 690 DUKE LEAKS FUEL FROM THE FILLER CAP.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10968573 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10969018 · 2017-03-28 (March 28, 2017)
FUEL TANK (PLASTIC) IS WARPED AND LEAKS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR NEAR THE UPPER FLANGE SEAL. TANK WAS REPLACED ONCE BY KTM UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC TANK AS THE ORIGINAL, THE PROBLEM IS LESS BUT PERSISTS, FUEL SMELL IS STILL COMING FROM THE TANK, FUEL VAPOR IS STILL ESCAPING. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER 2016 KTM 690 DUKE MOTORCYCLES WITH THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE THIS FUEL TANK FAILURE IS DUE TO POOR FUEL TANK DESIGN. THIS IS BOTH A SAFETY ISSUE AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. A RECALL ON THIS FUEL TANK SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10969018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10969572 · 2017-03-30 (March 30, 2017)
TAKATA RECALL TANK LEAKING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10969572 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.
17V388000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 2017-06-20 (June 20, 2017)
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Remedy: The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
NHTSA campaign record ↗