2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 problems

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Vehicle speed control: throttleReported September 11, 2025 · 9,070 vehicles affected

What is wrong: KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.

Recall number 25V598000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Electrical · WA

KTM has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · OH

While driving, engine will go to an idle, with no throttle response.

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Is the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, close to a typical Vitpilen 401 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 have?

1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.

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