AI Damage2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR: common problems
Owners of the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine. The maker issued 4 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 4
What fails most often
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The clutch slave cylinder on the KTM 690 / Husqvarna 701 (same engine) is a known weak point. Mine failed after 130 miles on the odometer. When the cylinder seal fails the clutch lever will not allow the driver of the vehicle to disengage the clutch.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- KTM AG concluded the recall of Continental TKC80 tire replacement (HTB2207 - 09_2044774) on April 2nd, 2026
All customers who have not yet had this recall carried out can therefore contact the Continental customer relations line directly. Consumer/motorcycle owner calls Continental customer relations line 1-800-847-3349…
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to…
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has determined that certain TKC 80 tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." CTA has initiated a…
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2018, 2019 and 2020 motorcycles listed above pertaining to the clutch slave cylinder. On affected motorcycles there is a…
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc
has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with the 2020 701 Enduro LR where abrasion may occur on both fuel lines located on the front fuel tank. To ensure the highest level of safety…
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR?
NHTSA lists 4 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.