2022 Husqvarna FE 501S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FE 501S years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2022 Husqvarna FE 501S recalls (5)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperJul 8, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V443000 · 6,257 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles. During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the caliper to break when riding.

Risk: Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov July 15, 2026.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperFeb 7, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V074000 · 5,116 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350s, FE 501s, and 2024-2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.

Risk: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

Tires:tread/beltAug 5, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V588000 · 27,399 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

Service brakes, hydraulic:critical fasteners; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:padsDo not driveJan 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V014000 · 394 vehicles

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022 Husqvarna 350s and Husqvarna 501s motorcycles. The brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly, which could result in loose or detached front brake pads.

Risk: Loose or detached front brake pads can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the front and rear brake pad retaining clips, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed February 2, 2022. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2111. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall 21V-678. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 21V-678 will need to have the new remedy performed under this recall.

Service brakes, hydraulic:critical fasteners; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:padsDo not driveAug 31, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V678000 · 342 vehicles

Problem: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022 Husqvarna FE 350s and Husqvarna FE 501s motorcycles. The brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly, which could result in loose front brake pads.

Risk: Loose front brake pads can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pad retaining clips, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2108.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S?

Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FE 501S model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.