KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
2015-2024 · 4 model years
KTM RC 390 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the KTM RC 390 across 4 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2024 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2015 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
RC 390 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 RC 390 problems
KTM RC 390 recalls 1
Latest RC 390 complaints
While commuting to work on 5/26/26, around 5:30 am, I felt my vehicle decelerate, and the throttle became unresponsive. I shifted into neutral and coasted for a little while, working the throttle from limit to limit to feel its responsiveness. After a few cycles, it seemed to be acting normally. If I had reacted differently, been going faster, been in the middle of negotiating a turn, or a complex maneuver, this could have ended badly, resulting in me dropping the bike, potentially causing property damage, injuring...
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myself, and others. No warning lights or messages were displayed regarding this issue. I have dropped off the vehicle at an authorized service center on 5/28/26, after finding recall information online about throttle issues. I am not aware if they could recreate the issue. This only happened once, on that day, I continued commuting on the bike until dropped off for service.
I purchased the motorcycle March 27th, 2026 and was told that I would receive it within a week. Then had to call KTM on April 15, 2026 and was told by a representative that it would be another week to receive the part. The following week came by and was told it would be another week or two. Two weeks have passed and now they have absolutely no answer as to when my part will be available. This has been a total of six weeks since purchasing the vehicle and I cannot even drive it as it was issued a recall the day...
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after purchase. I am out of pocket $7000.00 and I have zero answers as to when I will receive it. I do not fault the dealership for selling it to me and I was given opportunities for a full refund but as it was difficult to get this motorcycle as is within my budget. I am without transportation as long as this issue continues. I am walking miles to and from work every night. I already received the title and the license plate for the motorcycle before I have even started it, which is unheard of.
The gas tank on this KTM RC390 is leaking from the welds holding on the ECU bracket. This bike only has 2000mi and after researching online, this is a known issue with at least 15 others experiencing the same problem. This is a serious problem as gas leaks down the bike near the motor which could easily cause a fire if not caught right away. It seems this is a quality issue as the bike has very low mileage and the leak started without notice. I have attached pictures of the leak and where it travels downward to the...
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hot engine. I have contacted multiple KTM dealerships and none were aware of an active recall but strongly suggested that the bike needed one for this issue. It could be catastrophic for some that have the same leak while riding.
Questions about the KTM RC 390
Which KTM RC 390 years have the most problems?
Which KTM RC 390 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2015 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other RC 390 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common KTM RC 390 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), fuel system (2), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.
How many recalls does the KTM RC 390 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all KTM RC 390 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