AI Damage2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. The maker issued 4 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
the motorcycle is unsafe and not operating properly due to clutch not working which is a result of the Clutch Slave cylinder recall which also damaged other parts that Husqvarna is refusing to cover. the motorcycle is at PCP motorsports which is an authorized dealer for Husqvarna.
This clutch problem caused the motorcycle to jerk to a stop. It was difficult to shift into neutral to restart the vehicle and there was a long line of cars behind me on the bridge with no breakdown lane. I was barely able to get the vehicle off the bridge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 husqvarna vitpilen 701. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v170000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vitpilen 701 has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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 motorcycle models and years listed below in which the alignment of the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be…
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc
has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with the motorcycle models and years listed above in which the fuel may seep or leak from the fuel level sensor mounting area and fuel pump…
- During the course of quality controls, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc has found that the…
During the course of quality controls, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc has found that the tolerances between the decompression weight and decompression screw (marked in blue) are not in specification on select…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, engine. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
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 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 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.