The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V825000·Announced 2025-12-01

KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles recalled for engine control software stalling defect

KTM and Husqvarna are recalling certain 2024-2025 motorcycles because faulty engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low RPMs, creating a risk of crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a significant vehicle safety defect (engine control software causing stall at low RPMs) with genuine risk of crash or injury. However, no crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported, placing the hazard in the category of risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 motorcycles due to a defect in the engine control software. The faulty software may cause the engine to stall at low RPMs, resulting in a loss of engine power while riding.

The recall affects approximately 6,546 motorcycles, including 2025 KTM 390 Duke, 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R models; 2024 KTM 390 Duke; and 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models.

Loss of engine power while riding significantly increases the risk of a crash or rider injury.

Owners should contact their KTM or Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free software update to the engine control unit (ECU). KTM customer service can be reached at 1-888-985-6090. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 23, 2026. The manufacturer's recall numbers are KTB2513 (KTM) and HTB2508 (Husqvarna).

The recalled product

Product
KTM, HUSQVARNA 390 DUKE, 390 ADVENTURE R, SVARTPILEN 401, VITPILEN 401
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,546

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • 390 DUKE
  • 390 ADVENTURE R
  • SVARTPILEN 401
  • VITPILEN 401
  • 390 ADVENTURE X
  • 390 ENDURO R
  • 390 SMC R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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