Does the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Electrical#2022697December 8, 2022
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.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING#22V900000December 6, 2022
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.

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, or to book the work, 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

Check a 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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