2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Lr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Tires:tread/Belt 2022-08-05 · campaign 22V588000 · 27,399 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly:slave Cylinder 2021-10-12 · campaign 21V792000 · 8,398 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2021-05-17 · campaign 21V363000 · 171 vehicles
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The fuel lines on the front fuel tank may chafe against the tank, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install two new fuel lines and an additional clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2105.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2026-04-17 · HTB2604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ktm ag concluded the recall of continental tkc80 tire replacement (htb2207 - 09_2044774) on april 2nd, 2026. all customers who have not yet had this recall carried out can therefore contact the continental customer relations line directly. consumer/motorcycle owner calls continental customer relati
Wheels 2022-07-25 · HTB2207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
continental tire the americas, llc (cta) has determined that certain tkc 80 tires fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars." cta has initiated a tire safety recall to remove these tires from service. the husqvarna motorcycle
Structure 2021-10-01 · HTB2110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
husqvarna motorcycles north america, inc. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with certain 2018, 2019 and 2020 motorcycles listed above pertaining to the clutch slave cylinder. on affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be da
Fuel System, Other 2021-05-05 · HTB2105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
husqvarna motorcycles north america, inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with the 2020 701 enduro lr where abrasion may occur on both fuel lines located on the front fuel tank. to ensure the highest level of safety, performance, reliability and customer satisf
What owners report
2021-07-22 · Engine“the clutch slave cylinder on the ktm 690 / husqvarna 701 (same engine) is a known weak point. mine failed after 130 miles on the odometer. when the cylinder seal fails the clutch lever will not allow the driver of the vehicle to disengage the clutch. the driver has two options - avoid stopping because it is unlikely the driver will be able to…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.