SkipThatYearREAL DATA. SMARTER CAR DECISIONS.
← New search

2022 Ktm 390 Adventure

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Limited comparison data

There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.

About this comparison →
6Owner complaints

Model-year median: 2.5

1Recall campaigns

View recall details →

0Investigations

View investigation details →

How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
2
20206
20221
20233
2024
Compare all 390 Adventure years →

Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Vehicle Speed Control
5Power Train
1Wheels
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 2 of 6 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Power Train complaints

1 reports
Clear category filter
1,430 miles · Feb 22, 2023
Power TrainWheels

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. 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…

Read full complaint

The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure R. The contact stated while riding approximately 10 MPH, the rear axle nuts and bolts detached and the rear tire wobbled. 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.

NHTSA ODI #11508621

Official recalls

1

25V598000 · Vehicle Speed Control:throttle

Sep 11, 2025

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.