AI Damage2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When driving bike it randomly looses throttle control. Generally while cruising in 5-6 gear on a highway. The bike remains running, but all ability to use the throttle is gone. Happens almost every ride. Extremely dangerous when it happens on a freeway or highway.
TC (throttle control) died during ride in 5th gear at 50 mph. No triggering factors. TC works after engine restart. Check engine light is now on.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,838 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 45% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Svartpilen 401 has 2 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 2, about average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain model motorcycles listed above. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to…
- Husqvarna Mobility North America, Inc
has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2022 and 2023 401 SVARTPILEN and 401 VITPILEN motorcycles. On certain motorcycles, water could enter the throttle (e-throttle)…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 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.
Other 2022 models
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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.