The worst 2023 Ktm RC 390 problems
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Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control: throttle
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
- Risk
- Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- KTM 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V598.
Recall number 26V196000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Ktm RC 390 1
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Questions about the 2023 Ktm RC 390
Is the 2023 Ktm RC 390 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 Ktm RC 390.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ktm RC 390?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ktm RC 390 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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