Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Vitpilen 701 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train6
- Engine3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Unknown or other2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Vitpilen 701 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The seal between the fuel pump and the fuel sensor might deform with time.Consequently, fuel could leak, which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire and burns.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Vitpilen 701.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
NHTSA recalls