Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 1, 2025
KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk
KTM recalls 2025 390 Adventure R motorcycles with potential engine stalling at low rpms, risking loss of power and crashes. Owners must update ECU software free via dealer by January 23, 2026.
KTM is recalling 2025 390 Adventure R motorcycles because their engine software can cause stalling at low rpms, leading to loss of power and increased crash risk. This affects owners who bought these models new or used in 2024-2025. The fix involves a free software update at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81742-ktm-390-adventure-r-2025-recall-engine-power-loss-risk.
“KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81742-ktm-390-adventure-r-2025-recall-engine-power-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V825000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V825000).
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles due to engine control software that may cause stalling and loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on December 1, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024
Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, 2024
KTM 390 Duke, 2024-2025
KTM 390 SMC R, 2025
KTM 390 Enduro R, 2025
KTM 390 Adventure X, 2025
KTM 390 Adventure R, 2025
What to do
Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software free of charge. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
The hazard
The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on file since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls include a Husqvarna FE 350S brake caliper issue (August 7, 2026), a KTM RC 390 speed control failure (March 27, 2026), and a KTM 390 Adventure R side stand risk (December 23, 2025). NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as of July 19, 2026, and 12 complaints for the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R as of September 14, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R engine stall risk (November 18, 2025), a BMW S 1000 RR electrical system risk (July 23, 2026), and a Yamaha XMAX engine stall risk (November 13, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model name '390 Adventure R' and year 2025 on the motorcycle's registration plate or documentation. The recall covers motorcycles sold between 2024 and 2025.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update ECU Software
Contact a KTM dealer to update the electronic control unit engine management system software for free.
January 23, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 53 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact KTM
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V825000 — KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk
Hello,
I own a KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Recall: Engine Power Loss Risk that is covered by recall 25V825000 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
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