AI Damage2017 KTM LC4 Duke: common problems
Owners of the 2017 KTM LC4 Duke filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 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.
After thorough investigation I found a fuel leak at the lower part of the fuel tank where the pump module sits. The pump module is secured with a flange ring and 5 bolts.
2017 Duke 690 (Base model) with 5600 miles. After filling fuel tank, fuel spills out onto the rider while riding. Very noticeable smell of fuel for hours after riding on my clothes. Current recall, NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V388000 does not include my VIN.
Fuel tank leak from bottom of fuel tank at the fuel pump gasket. The fuel tank has deformed and the gas tank cannot properly seal with the gasket for the fuel pump and as a result gasoline will leak out of the bottom if the tank. The gas then drips onto the electricals as well as the top of the motor.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LC4 Duke has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion 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 2017 KTM LC4 Duke?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 KTM LC4 Duke?
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 2017 KTM LC4 Duke 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 2017 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.