AI Damage2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R: common problems
Owners of the 2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Wheels: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,720 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 1090 Adventure R has 1 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (âCTAâ) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to…
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (âCTAâ) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." CTA has…
- It has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the two screw plugs on the underside…
It has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the two screw plugs on the underside of the engine shown in Fig. 2 possibly were not tightened to the specified tightening torque on the following…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: wheels. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R?
NHTSA lists 2 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 KTM 1090 Adventure R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.