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KTM 2020-2022 Super Duke R Recall: Engine Stall Risk

KTM recalls 2020-2022 Super Duke R motorcycles due to wiring harness issues that may cause engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must have dealers inspect and repair the electrical system free of charge.

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KTM is recalling all 2020-2022 Super Duke R motorcycles because a wiring harness problem can cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have dealers inspect and repair the electrical system at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79808-ktm-2020-2022-super-duke-r-recall-engine-stall-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79808-ktm-2020-2022-super-duke-r-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V900000

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“KTM 2020-2022 Super Duke R Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79808-ktm-2020-2022-super-duke-r-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V900000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V900000).

KTM North America, Inc. recalled 2020-2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles due to engine stall risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on June 12, 2022. Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, 2020-2022
  • KTM Super Duke R EVO, 2020-2022

What to do

Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

The hazard

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. 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.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Husqvarna FE 350S (Aug. 7, 2026), KTM RC 390 (March 27, 2026), and KTM 390 Adventure R (Dec. 23, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (Nov. 18, 2025), Yamaha XMAX (Nov. 13, 2025), and BMW S 1000 RR (July 23, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 2020-2022 model years of KTM Super Duke R motorcycles. The recall covers all units sold in the U.S. since the 2020 model year.

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    KTM
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact KTM Customer Service

    Call 1-888-985-6090 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a repair.

  2. Have Dealer Inspect Wiring Harness

    Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation at no cost if needed.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Jun 12, 202212. Owner letters mailed: Jan 26, 2023220222023
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact KTM

We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 22V900000 — KTM 2020-2022 Super Duke R Recall: Engine Stall Risk

Hello,

I own a KTM 2020-2022 Super Duke R Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 22V900000 from KTM.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V900000 (June 12, 2022)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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