Husqvarna FE 501 S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Husqvarna FE 501 S, across 8 model years (2015–2024). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Husqvarna FE 501 S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FE 501 S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 FE 501 S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 FE 501 S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Husqvarna FE 501 S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Husqvarna FE 501 S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 FE 501 S | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2023 FE 501 S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2022 FE 501 S | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2021 FE 501 S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 FE 501 S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 FE 501 S | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 FE 501 S | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 FE 501 S | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Husqvarna FE 501 S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (1), 2017 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Husqvarna FE 501 S?
Exterior Lighting, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Husqvarna FE 501 S have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.