repaired · 2026 Q3
Clutch assembly: slave cylinder
Risk. An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-792 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware
Risk. License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source, and increase the risk of damage or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Husqvarna.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Svartpilen 701 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Svartpilen 701 median. How we score
'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Svartpilen 701 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Husqvarna has a widely known issue (to them and owners) for false neutrals in the gear box on the 701 and 401 Svartpilens and Vitpilens. In the 1500 miles I have owned this motorcycle, I have had 8-10 false neutral cirumstances while in operation, cornering. This has mostly taken place when…
KTM, as the parent company of Husqvarna, has continued to put models on the road with problematic clutch slaves from Magura as the OEM clutch slave. This part is known to be a significant engineering problem and result in loss of clutch functionality on these motorcycles while in operation. That is…
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