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2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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 2022 compare to other Vitpilen 401 years?

Vitpilen 401 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted4 complaints2022: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Vitpilen 401 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System250%
Engine125%
Fuel System125%

Does the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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.

2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 — common questions

Is the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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.