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
Vehicle safety record
2016 KTM 500 Exc Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 KTM 500 Exc with NHTSA. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 500 Exc year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
No recalls for the 2016 KTM 500 Exc
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 KTM 500 Exc. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2016 KTM 500 Exc
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KTM 500 Exc: every year compared
All 500 Exc years2016 KTM 500 Exc vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 KTM 500 Exc | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 KTM 690 Duke | 11 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 KTM LC4 Duke | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure | 1 | 3 | - | Compare |
| 2016 KTM 390 Duke | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 KTM 500 Exc
Does the 2016 KTM 500 Exc have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 KTM 500 Exc right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How many complaints has the 2016 KTM 500 Exc had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 19, 2020 and the latest on November 19, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 KTM 500 Exc a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical KTM 500 Exc year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which KTM 500 Exc years have the most complaints?
2013 (2), 2016 (1). See every KTM 500 Exc year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 KTM 500 Exc has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data