Aprilia RS 50 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Aprilia RS 50, across 3 model years (1999–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Aprilia RS 50 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RS 50 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 RS 50: 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 Aprilia RS 50 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Aprilia RS 50 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 RS 50 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 RS 50 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 RS 50 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Aprilia RS 50 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (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 Aprilia RS 50?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Aprilia RS 50 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.