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2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, most often about the engine. 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has problems

2 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
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

3 recalls

2020 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

2020 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

As I approached an intersection with a stop sign for my direction of travel I pulled the clutch lever in to slow my speed and downshift the motorcycle. The clutch lever pulled all the way to the handlebar without disengaging the clutch. I had to lock/skid the rear brake to avoid being hit by an…
Complaint 11423826 · Jul 7, 2021

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