Engine control module (ecu/ecm): softwareRecall 25V-825 · Husqvarna and Ktm vehicles
KTM North America, Inc. recall 25V-825 covers 6,546 Husqvarna and Ktm vehicles for a engine control module (ecu/ecm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V825000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 30, 2023 to August 14, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.