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2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2023 compare to other Svartpilen 401 years?

Svartpilen 401 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted4 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Svartpilen 401 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System125%
Other125%
Speed Control125%
Transmission125%

Does the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V598000Speed ControlSeptember 11, 2025 · 9,070 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Manufacturer do not ride. 320 round trip to dealer after local withdrawal. Manufacturer refuses to arrange transport or reimbursement.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 3, 2026

“My dealer service (Motor Cycle Center MCC, 443 E St Charles Rd B, Villa Park, IL 60181) scheduled Safety Recall Visit (approximate time - 30 min.) on June 12, at 11 am and still did not return my motorcycle. As for now, official answer is: "we should have an update for you tomorrow! " I talked…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 12, 2026

2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 — common questions

Is the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.