KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop...
2012-2016 · 3 model years
KTM 500 Exc Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the KTM 500 Exc across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2016 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
500 Exc complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 500 Exc problems
KTM 500 Exc recalls 1
Latest 500 Exc complaints
My ktm is wrongly classified on your website. It is listed as a "dirtbike" and needs to be body class as a motorcycle-dual sport/adventure/on/off road. My registration is due for renewal. My original title and mso state 50 state legal. See attached mso ## vin passed ## ktm 2016 500 exc ##*dt*dt*dt*as*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ktm 990 smt (na) motorcycle equipped with two continental contisportattack tl tires, size 120/70zr17 m/c (58w). The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14t009000 (tires). After contacting the manufacturer on several occasions, the contact was made aware that the replacement tires would be shipped on the week of december 8th. After not receiving the tires, the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the tires may be shipped out on the second or third week of january 2015. The tires had not experienced a failure.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 ktm 85 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the rear brake failed without warning. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was ten hours. Ne
Questions about the KTM 500 Exc
Which KTM 500 Exc years have the most problems?
Which KTM 500 Exc years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 500 Exc years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common KTM 500 Exc problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the KTM 500 Exc have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all KTM 500 Exc model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data