AI Damage2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S: common problems
Owners of the 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. 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
- Electrical system: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Ignition button has failed. Motorcycle will shut off randomly while operating. Cannot be restarted.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 1290 Super Adventure S has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 1, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Updated software is available for the mentioned models
The new software versions contain various improvements for vehicle electronic systems. The update applies to the following models: 2016 1190 ADVENTURE, 1190 ADVENTURE R 2016, 2017 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE (T) 2017, 2018…
- 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 1290 Super Adventure S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
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 1290 Super Adventure S 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 2026-11-06.