2021 Aprilia RS 660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 1, 2021 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RS 660 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Aprilia RS 660. That is the most of any RS 660 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2021 Aprilia RS 660 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~1,100 mi
Engine1 · ~1,400 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~664 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%1,100——
Engine133%1,400——
Engine and Engine Cooling133%664——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2021 Aprilia RS 660 recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

EngineJul 1, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V502000 · 308 vehicles

Problem: Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

Risk: A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS660 motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at 80 mph on a closed track, the contact was approaching a left turn when attempting to brake but the electronic control unit of the braking system did not work which caused the motorcycle to cartwheel and crash…

Electrical System · received Sep 1, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11431387

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 30 mph, the motorcycle abruptly stalled. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle and rode to the dealer. The contact had not received a diagnostic report. The contact stated that the motorcycle had been taken to the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 29, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11426968

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS 660. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal vibrating sound as the alarm pressure warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his house, and then the dealer informed him…

Engine · received Jun 2, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11419394

Other Aprilia RS 660 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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202131

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Aprilia RS 660?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Aprilia RS 660?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RS 660 model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.