2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSV 1000 R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 6,994 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R 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 | 4 | 57% | 6,994 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 43% | 11,450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R.
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.
Gas tank leaks from bottom and could have blown my house up but luckily the charger next to it was not plugged in. The plastic tank is warped from engine heat and it is a engineering defect they should pay for a new tank. *tr
I have an aprilia falco motorcycle. In the fuel line is a colder made plastic disconnect equipment that has been splitting apart on many of the owners vehicles. The failure releases all the gas fuel onto the rider, rear tire and road. A recall should be required of the manufacturer. Please require…
I have a 2001 aprilia futura motorcycle. When lifting up the tank for regular maintenance, the quick disconnect fuel fitting under the tank broke, causing the entire tank of fuel to leak out all over the floor. I have several friends who have this bike and almost all had had a similar failure. This…
Motorcycle. Aprilia. Futura. 2001. Model: rst 1000. Fuel system. Under-tank quick disconnect. Upon lifting fuel tank for service, plastic fittings cracked allowing fuel to spew out uncontrollably! I ordered fittings of metal from an aftermarket source. I paid over $50. Aprilia customer service…
2001 sl 1000 was parked in garage - unmoving. Large fuel spill occured without warning. Fuel leak at fuel pump mounting plate and and plastic fuel tank junction. Replaced existing o-ring seal; new o-ring unable to seal large gap created by warped plastic gas tank. Fuel leak due to tank warping…
Other Aprilia RSV 1000 R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RSV 1000 R model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.