2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 701 Supermoto years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. That is the most of any 701 Supermoto model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 431 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 431 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly:slave cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Clutch slave cylinder seal failure. According to multiple owners, this is a common failure point. Slave cylinder failed at 431 miles resulting in complete loss of clutch function while stopped at controlled intersection, causing bike to lurch, and stall across limit line.
Other Husqvarna 701 Supermoto years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 701 Supermoto | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 701 Supermoto | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 701 Supermoto | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 701 Supermoto model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.