Does the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KTM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your KTM been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A KTM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls, newest first

January 10, 2018NHTSA 18V0330002,361 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Consequence: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes2

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Questions

Does the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KTM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.