Does the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R have any recalls?

2 recalls 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R?

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

2020 KTM 790 Adventure R recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 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.

2020 KTM 790 Adventure R recalls, newest first

April 30, 2021NHTSA 21V3040003,707 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
Consequence: A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 6, 2020NHTSA 20V1980003,164 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
Consequence: If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 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: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes4
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Unknown or other1

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Questions

Does the 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R have any recalls?: 2 recalls 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure 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 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R?: 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.