AI DamageKTM 1190 Adventure: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the KTM 1190 Adventure across 3 model years: 8 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Seats 25% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 13% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 13% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Seats: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While riding the motorcycle, the fuel tank became excessively hot. While attempting to cool down the motorcycle and release the built-up pressure in the fuel tank, the contact rode the motorcycle for approximately 10 miles and then pulled into a gas station to refuel.
The contact pulled over, and noticed that one of the face shield screws had detached. Upon inspection, he noticed that the screws were not secured properly. The helmet was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to send a replacement screw.
While driving 65 to 70 mph, the motorcycle stalled. The motorcycle was taken to woodstock ktm (2235 south east wood drive, woodstock , [ZIP], [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was faulty. The fuel tank was replaced and the motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted.
Fuel pump failed with no warning while passing a vehicle on a two lane highway. It showed no symptoms until hot and under load. When throttle was opened the engine sputtered like it was running out of gas. Eventually the vehicle would not accelerate and became unridable.
1) fuel system: on 9/5/2015, the bike stalled out on the hwy. The bike was showing three bars on the fuel indicator. (approximately a quarter tank full) I rocked the bike from side to side. Fuel was in the tank. I put 3.8 gallons of fuel in the bike and it started right up. The tank holds 6.1 gallons.
Oil filter collapsed on first oil change at 620 miles. Informed delaer where I purchased it from and have not heard anything back. Concerned that with the filter collapsing that particals may have gotten past filter and will cause damanger to my motor.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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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.