AI Damage2022 KTM 390 Adventure: common problems
Owners of the 2022 KTM 390 Adventure filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and powertrain. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 83% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 17% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 5 complaints (83% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact believed that dealer failed to remedy the safety recall at no charge.
While riding my 2022 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle, the throttle stopped working and the motorcycle came to a sudden stop on a busy road which almost caused me to be struck by another vehicle.
The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure recurred while riding at 35 MPH on another occasion.
No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the residence and had not yet been taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,430.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 390 Adventure has 3 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- KTM North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model motorcycles listed above. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to…
- KTM North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2022, 2023 and 2024 390 ADVENTURE motorcycles. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KTM 390 Adventure?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, powertrain, wheels. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (17%), warning lights, check engine (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 KTM 390 Adventure?
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 2022 KTM 390 Adventure 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 2022 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.