2018 KTM 690 Duke fuel tank shape has warped and the fuel filler neck gasket no longer seals the filler neck to the tank so that fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank. This same issue was addressed for the 2016-2017 model year KTM 690 Duke under the federal safety agency Campaign Number 17V388000. The result of this fuel leak is a potential fire hazard that could result in injury or death. This problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center and has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others. There were no warning lamps or messages associated with this problem. The main symptom of the problem is a strong fuel smell when near the motorcycle.
Ktm 690 Duke fuel leak problems
18 of the 35 owner complaints about the Ktm 690 Duke describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2016 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 2016
- typical mileage
- 2,300
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20183
- 20174
- 20166
- 20151
- 20143
- 20131
Often reported together
What owners say
The plastic fuel tank has warped at the bottom interface where the fuel pump assembly sits. As a result, fuel leaks between the fuel tank and gasket (which is no longer sealed against a flat surface). The fuel pump assembly sits immediately above the engine. Fuel that leaks will drip onto the engine and may ignite. Fuel ignition presents a significant hazard to the rider. This issue appears to be related to recall campaign number 17V388000, which affects the 2016 and 2017 models. This recall addressed a warping plastic tank that resulted in the fuel filler neck not sealing. My understanding is that there are very little to no material differences between the 2016-2017 and 2018 models, and therefore the problem of a warping plastic tank would be shared among the model years.
Fuel is leaking a steady drop from bottom of fuel tank.
Fuel Leaks from filler neck when accelerating after filling the tank. Also, water enters the tank from rain, or washing the motorcycle. Bike ran perfectly before the rainy season started here in FL. After two weeks of commuting in the rain every day the bike barely runs, and when it does, it's unrideable. As it stalls randomly and can take some time to start it back up again. Drain the tank, put fresh gas in it, and it is good to go for another week till it starts the same process over again. Warped tank under filler.
The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,161.
Plastic gas tank warps and fuel leaks
2015 ktm duke 690 is leaking gas from the gas cap not sealing properly. Current recall is for 2016 models and newer. Have replaced the fuel tank once under warranty, issue still persist. Gas comes out under hard acceleration and braking after filling up gas tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ktm 690 duke. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak on the motorcycle that traveled to the motor. The contact spoke with scott powersports, inc. (1675 pa-309, coopersburg, pa 18036, 610‑282‑4800) and was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v388000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the recall did not apply to the bottom portion of the fuel tank, only the top portion. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 5,300.
Defect in gas tank causing gas to leak from the tank between the seal and gas cap. Gas leaks out while riding getting it all over the tank. Not safe!
Fuel tank leaks fuel at the fuel filler neck, between the tank and the gas tank cap, past the gasket. The top of the tank (plastic) is warped, and the gasket does not seal. Fuel leaks down onto engine potentially creating a fire that would consume the bike, the rider and any objects around it.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090.
Recall number 17V388000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2016 (6 complaints), 2017 (4 complaints) and 2014 (3 complaints).
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