Ktm
SX
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your SX is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Ktm dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
8
Ktm SX · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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CHAIN CONNECTING LINK MAY FAIL
RM/2017/011 · 3 Mar 2017
3 Mar 2017Defect
The drive chain connecting link is not manufactured to specification which can lead to premature failure of the connecting link possible consequential damage and loss of drive.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely affected and replace the drive chain connecting link.
Build window
Built 8 Feb 2017
~1 vehicles affected
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FRONT WHEEL MAY FAIL
RM/2015/042 · 21 Dec 2015
21 Dec 2015Defect
Due to variations in the spoke manufacturing process some spokes on the front wheel may exhibit quality deviations. Depending on where they are fitted in the wheel care and spoke tension it is possible that individual spokes may break while riding. This can overload the remaining intact spokes and consequently cause them to break which can affected the stability of the machine.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the spokes that are fitted to the front wheel.
Build window
Built 30 Apr 2015 – 18 Sep 2015
~655 vehicles affected
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THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE
RM/2013/009 · 16 Apr 2013
16 Apr 2013Defect
Due to a production fault on the upper part of the throttle grip housing the throttle cable wire may slide out of the deflection roller and become wedged between the deflection roller and the housing. This blocks the throttle slide and may result in an uncontrollable riding situation.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the upper part of the hand throttle control housing the deflector roller and bronze bushing.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~1,468 vehicles affected
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RISK OF FIRE
RM/2012/027 · 7 Nov 2012
7 Nov 2012Defect
Fuel may leak onto hot engine/exhaust components because of pin-prick holes that can develop in the pre-formed fuel pipes. In the worst cases this could lead to fire.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the preformed fuel hoses.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~253 vehicles affected
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FRONT FORK TUBE MAY BE BRITTLE
RM/2009/014 · 8 Apr 2009
8 Apr 2009Defect
The suspension inner forks may crack and lose fluid as a result of the metal being brittle. Should this occur the suspension will not operate correctly.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace both the fork legs.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~54 vehicles affected
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REAR BRAKE MAY NOT OPERATE
RSPV/2009/005 · 9 Feb 2009
9 Feb 2009Defect
The rear brake calliper support bracket may fracture and the calliper can become insecure.
Remedy
Recall affected machines and replace calliper mounting with revised type.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 2007 – 31 Jul 2008
~59 vehicles affected
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FRONT BRAKE OPERATION MAY BE AFFECTED
RSPV/2009/004 · 9 Feb 2009
9 Feb 2009Defect
There is a possibility that the main actuating piston in the front brake master cylinder may not return to its fully returned position.
Remedy
Recall affected machines and replace piston return spring.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 2007 – 31 Jul 2008
~59 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
RM/2007/043 · 12 Nov 2007
12 Nov 2007Defect
Under certain circumstances it is possible that if the customers do not properly secure the fuel cap or if it is knocked by the rider's body during off road use then the fuel tank cap may leak and allow fuel to leak over the rider and engine.
Remedy
To overcome this issue the manufacturer is to recall the likely affected machines to fit a new design of self locking fuel cap.
Build window
Built 1 Aug 2005 – 30 Apr 2007
~2,004 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Ktm dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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