Numerous 2024 models have been delivered with improperly greased front wheel bearings. There are many complaints about this reported on line. On delivery my motorcycle exhibited a grinding sound coming from the front wheel. At the 625 mile dealer service the grinding was somewhat louder but not corrected by the scheduled service. Returned the motorcycle to the dealer at 950 miles to have them corrected. Dealer greased the front axle and the grinding noise stopped. The problem is they do not replace the wheel bearings, which have been running without grease for 900 or more miles in these motorcycles. This could cause premature bearing failure which could cause loss of control and/or front wheel lock up.
The worst 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 problems
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Recalls 2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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 number 25V825000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 390 Duke, 250 Duke, 990 Duke, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycles. The seal on the fuel filler cap may develop cracks and leak fuel.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on March 31, 2026.
Recall number 25V740000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2
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Is the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, fewer than a typical Svartpilen 401 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
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