2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RST 1000 Futura years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura. That is the most of any RST 1000 Futura model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (10 complaints, 83%), typically at around 7,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 83% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel line quick connectors may break if care is not used when removing the fuel tank at the time of service.
Risk: This could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick connectors on all affected vehicles. The recall began in september 2006. Owners who have not had their motorcycle repaired will be renotified of this recall during august/september 2008. Owners may contact aprilia at 770-592-2261.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel leaks (PE05032) — opened Jun 15, 2005, closed Nov 7, 2005, led to recall 05V506000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 aprilia rst 1000 futura. The contact stated that he smelled and saw smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was repaired according to recall 05v506000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) in february 2009 because of the same symptoms…
Upon starting my 2002 aprilia futura motorcycle on april 16 2006, within about 30 seconds, smoke started coming up from under the gas tank. I had the bike towed into the dealership, which is now telling me there is a slow leak from the fuel lines and fuel pump, which need to be replaced at a cost…
This is a picture of a failed fuel fitting on my aprilia futura. This failed in normal use. I do not race, haven't modified my motorcycle in any way, and treat it like the fine machine it is. I noticed a gas smell on my way to work one day and thought it was the old car next to me at the stop sign…
Subject: 2002 aprilia rst futura: accessing the engine for maintenance requires the fuel tank to be lifted. During lifting of this fuel tank it is sometimes necsearry to disconnect the the fuel line. This can be done with a quick disconnect provided on a stock motorcycle. However this fitting is…
The vehicle is an aprilia futura. I noticed something dripping from the motorcycle and after investigating found it to be the quick disconnect on the line from the fuel tank to the throttle bodies. I have not moved the tank in 3 months so i don't see how it could be broken from that. I have ordered…
Other Aprilia RST 1000 Futura years
← 2001 RST 1000 Futura · 2003 RST 1000 Futura →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 RST 1000 Futura | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 RST 1000 Futura | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RST 1000 Futura model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.