AI Damage2022 KTM 690 Enduro R: common problems
Owners of the 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. The maker issued 1 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 60% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 20% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
The gas tank has expanded and the fairings donât fit anymore. This is a safety issue because it can expand and crack and leak gas. It is a known issue the dealer confirmed and said there was no fix.
The gas tank has expanded and the fairings no longer fit. It is unsafe as they could pop off or the gas tank could expand and crack.
The rear body fairings/panels do not correctly assemble together on this motorcycle, which leaves unintended gaps between the panels and insecure connections to each other and to the motorcycle. It seems that interference with the gas tank is preventing correct assembly.
The emergency off switch, has shown in the owners manual, does not turn off a running engine. The switch stops the engine from cranking/starting only. Not sure if this is a defect or just a design change and the owners manual was not updated. I owned an older version of this bike and it worked as described.
CONTINENTAL TIRE COMPANY is not complying with the recall of their TKC80 front tire that came on my 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R VIN# [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 690 Enduro R has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
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…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, structure. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 KTM 690 Enduro R?
NHTSA lists 1 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 690 Enduro 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.
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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.