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2013 Ktm 500 Exc

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Service Brakes
1Tires
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Tires. 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

Tires complaints

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Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2014
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 990 SMT (NA) MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTATTACK TL TIRES, SIZE 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T009000 (TIRES). AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KTM 990 SMT (NA) MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH TWO CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTATTACK TL TIRES, SIZE 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T009000 (TIRES). AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WOULD BE SHIPPED ON THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 8TH. AFTER NOT RECEIVING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE TIRES MAY BE SHIPPED OUT ON THE SECOND OR THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY 2015. THE TIRES HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10664250

Official recalls

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12V531000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Nov 9, 2012

KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.

Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.

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NHTSA investigations

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