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2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 36%Owner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train40
Electrical system10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 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.

63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware

Recall 21V-627 · Aug 10, 2021 · 1,506 vehicles · 942 repaired

Risk. License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-170 · Mar 19, 2020 · 1,500 vehicles · 1,304 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 vs. every other Vitpilen 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 Vitpilen 701 median. How we score

'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Vitpilen 701 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 11494496 · Nov 21, 2022
On right turns, usually immediately after starting the motorcycle, the throttle loses response. 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. On…
Complaint 11464441 · May 13, 2022
THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH FALSE NEUTRALS AND THE BIKE FALLING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN DRIVE. THE BIKE WILL BE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER. MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE AND AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS HAVE EVEN SOLD A SHIFT SPRING KIT TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE.…
Complaint 11366732 · Oct 27, 2020 · 15 miles

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