AI Damage2007 KTM 300 XC-W: common problems
Owners of the 2007 KTM 300 XC-W filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 8 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 8 | 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.
I have a 2007 ktm 300 xcw with a leaking gas cap. I have returned to the dealer and they gave me a second cap. This cap originally worked well. After 2 rides however, the cap has become swollen and difficult to install. Also the leak has returned.
Leaking fuel cap on motorcycle resulting in fuel spillage at the least, catastrophic injury due to fire at worst.
Leaking 1/4 turn gas cap on 2006 ktm 450 exc motorcycle that I bought new from powersports east in delaware. Ktm apparently knows about the problem and rather than fix this potentially dangerous condition, they elect to give out o-rings as a fix. This does not fix the problem.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 300 XC-W has 19 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 8, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 KTM 300 XC-W?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 KTM 300 XC-W?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2007 KTM 300 XC-W 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 2007 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.