2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 recalls and problems

The 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2023 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 Svartpilen 401 model years — the most of any year.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Vehicle Speed Control

Sep 11, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V598000 · 9,070 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.

Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System1

Power Train1

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, the latest from Sep 11, 2025 (vehicle speed control). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (1), power train (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.