How many recalls does the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Husqvarna will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S.

Are recall repairs on a 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S free?

Usually. Federal law requires Husqvarna to remedy recalls on the 2022 FE 501S free of charge at an authorized Husqvarna dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Husqvarna FE 501S Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Husqvarna dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA #26V443000

Reported July 8, 2026 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,257 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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:CALIPER

NHTSA #25V074000

Reported February 7, 2025 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5,116 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

NHTSA #22V588000

Reported August 5, 2022 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,399 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #22V014000

Reported January 14, 2022 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 394 vehicles

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. Contact a Husqvarna dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #21V678000

Reported August 31, 2021 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 342 vehicles

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. Contact a Husqvarna dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Husqvarna FE 501S model years

Check your 2022 Husqvarna FE 501S VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Husqvarna FE 501S at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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