Aprilia RST 1000 Futura Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, across 5 model years (2000–2004). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Aprilia RST 1000 Futura years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RST 1000 Futura model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 RST 1000 Futura: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 RST 1000 Futura: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 RST 1000 Futura problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Aprilia RST 1000 Futura model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 RST 1000 Futura | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2003 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 RST 1000 Futura | 12 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2001 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Aprilia RST 1000 Futura years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (12), 2004 (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 RST 1000 Futura?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 11 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Aprilia RST 1000 Futura have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.