Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2014 Husqvarna Tr650 sits mid-pack among Tr650 years: 37 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 59, with a single recall and one closed investigation.
The trouble concentrates in one system: engine issues account for 46% of all reports (17 of 37), far ahead of fuel system at 14.
37
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 46% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 14 | 38% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Other | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 1 | 3% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | 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.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HUSQVARNA TR650. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID.…”
“THIS BIKE IS PRONE TO "LEAN STUMBLE", THE BIKE RANDOMLY DIES WHEN ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP DUE TO LEAN TUNING TO MEET EPA STANDARDS WHICH CAUSES THE BIKE TO RUN VERY LEAN IN "CLOSED LOOP" (IDLE CIRCUIT). THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE OWNING THE BIKE. ON THIS INSTANCE I WAS PULLING…”
“MOST SERIOUS ISSUES ARE THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION AND STALLS WHILE MOVING IF I ATTEMPT TO DOWNSHIFT IN ORDER TO DECELERATE IN A CONTROLLED MANNER. THE HESITATION BEGAN AROUND THE TIME MY ODOMETER REACHED 2000 MILES; THE STALLING BEGAN AFTER THE ODOMETER REACHED APPROX 3500.…”
“MOST SERIOUS ISSUES ARE THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES ON ACCELERATION AND STALLS WHILE MOVING IF I ATTEMPT TO DOWNSHIFT IN ORDER TO DECELERATE IN A CONTROLLED MANNER. THE HESITATION BEGAN AROUND THE TIME MY ODOMETER REACHED 2000 MILES; THE STALLING BEGAN AFTER THE ODOMETER REACHED APPROX 3500.…”
“"TAKATA RECALL" I PURCHASED MY 2014 HUSQVARNA STRADA 650 FROM THE DEALER BRAN NEW WITH 0 MILES. I WAS ABLE TO PERFORM THE 1ST SERVICE AT THE DEALER, NO PROBLEM. TO KEEP THE WARRANTY, I NEEDED TO HAVE A 65-7500MILE SERVICE WHICH I TOOK TO THREE DEALERS AND NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PERFORM THE…”
Its record is better than the model's norm: 37 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tr650 year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (17 complaints), fuel system (14 complaints), transmission (1 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 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.