RECALLS — KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls
KTM 1290 Super Duke R model years 2014–2022 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
04- Electrical#2022697
274 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly or may be missing protection. As a result, the wiring could melt or be damaged by contact with surrounding parts. If this happens, the engine could stall suddenly. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: KTM will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to inspect the wiring harness. If necessary, the technician will install any missing protection and re-route it. If the wiring harness is damaged, it will be replaced.
- Engine#2021130
140 units affected
Issue: A wiring harness in the rear part of certain motorcycles could be damaged by contact with the lower subframe. If this happens, the wiring harness could short circuit and the engine could stall. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: KTM will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect the wiring harness for damage, modify the tail end body panel and install additional wiring harness protection. Dealers will also repair or replace the wiring harness, as necessary.
- Brakes#2018012
561 units affected
On certain motorcycles, a crack within the polyphenilene sulphide (PPS) piston of the front brake master cylinder could occur. This could result in the master cylinder to not be able to generate sufficient hydraulic pressure, which could lead to a loss of braking capability of the front brake, increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PPS piston with one made from aluminum.
- Fuel System#2015304
78 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the threaded inserts that affix the internal overflow pipe to the fuel tank could leak due to an irregularity in the coating process. This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the threaded inserts for leaks, and repair if necessary.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada