AI Damage2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 57% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (57% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 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.
Repeated instances of complete motorcycle throttle failure/unresponsivenessâso far, only at starting out. Forums online describe this as a frequent, chronic problem with Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (made by KTM).
The vehicle shut off while on a freeway. Leaving me completely without power to navigate through fast pace traffic.
My clutch master cylinder failed, preventing me from disengaging the transmission gear at speed safely. Please note, that my clutch slave cylinder has been changed out from the defective unit that was subject to a recall. I can provide documentation on this.
There is an unexpected loss of power and when power to the rear wheel returns, the throttle responds by exponentially increasing power even when the same amount of throttle is given to the motorcycle.
I had to stall the engine while riding to stop. When the motorcycle did stop, it was not a controlled stop and the motorcycle nearly fell over.
And after 2000 miles engine light came on. Turn out to be oil level low. After topping it off it runs okay for now. No comments from dealership and waiting on husqvarna to call me back.
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 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vitpilen 701 has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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…
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (14%), stalls while driving (14%), warning lights, check engine (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2019 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.