Verdict · NHTSA data
Worth extra scrutiny
The 2013 Husqvarna Tr650 sits mid-pack among Tr650 years: 80 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 58, with a single recall and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 16 injuries in total across these filings.
The trouble concentrates in one system: fuel system issues account for 40% of all reports (32 of 80), far ahead of engine at 28.
80
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
16
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
16
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 32 | 40% | new |
| Engine | 28 | 35% | new |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | new |
| Speed Control | 4 | 5% | new |
| Other | 4 | 5% | new |
| Transmission | 3 | 4% | new |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 1% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Husqvarna TR650 Terra and TR650 Strada motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013. The affected motorcycles may unexpectedly stall.
Consequence
A stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. KTM issued an interim notification to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-440-985-3553.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES UNEXPECTED STALLING WHILE OPERATING AT LOW RPM'S AND SPEED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND APPARENTLY RANDOM, OCCURRING WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. TO DATE IT HAS RESULTED IN ONE SLOW SPEED OFF-ROAD CRASH. I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM WILL RESULT…”
“MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES UNEXPECTED STALLING WHILE OPERATING AT LOW RPM'S AND SPEED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND APPARENTLY RANDOM, OCCURRING WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. TO DATE IT HAS RESULTED IN ONE SLOW SPEED OFF-ROAD CRASH. I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM WILL RESULT…”
“ENGINE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS FOR MOTORCYCLE THIS PUTS DRIVER IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION PRONE TO CRASH AND/OR GETTING HIT FROM BEHIND.”
“PURCHASED USED IN JULY 2016. HAVE EXPERIENCED STUTTERING AT INTERSECTIONS, AND AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE MOSTLY BEEN ABLE TO CATCH BEFORE STALLING OUT, BUT DID GET CAUGHT IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC WITH A STALL. HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL AND WANT TO ADD MY CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY RISK OF RIDING…”
“MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES UNEXPECTED STALLING WHILE OPERATING AT LOW RPM'S AND SPEED. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND APPARENTLY RANDOM, OCCURRING WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. TO DATE IT HAS RESULTED IN ONE SLOW SPEED OFF-ROAD CRASH. I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM WILL RESULT…”
It is close to typical for the Tr650: 80 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (32 complaints), engine (28 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Husqvarna Tr650. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.