2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scarabeo 500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Scarabeo 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 1,069 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 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 | 7 | 78% | 1,069 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 33% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. If this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Risk: A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.
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
- Motor scooter stalling - fuel (PE08050) — opened Aug 14, 2008, closed Nov 21, 2008, led to recall 08V522000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This problem effects 2007 through 2008…
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps and improper fuel line for usa fuels causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This…
2006 aprilia scarabeo scooter, 88 miles on odometer. Loss of fuel pressure at idle. Stall at idle. Rough starting. Dealer replaced faulty submersible fuel line, attached clamps to each end where there were none before. Immediately fixed the issue. Aprilia covered this under warranty. This could…
This report pertains to a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycle. I bought the motorcycle new in june 2008. It is common knowledge among scarabeo owners that the manufacturer sold these bikes with clamps missing from the in-tank fuel line, between the in-tank filter and the fuel pump. My dealer…
"an in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This problem effects 2007 through 2008…
Other Aprilia Scarabeo 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Scarabeo 500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Scarabeo 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Scarabeo 500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scarabeo 500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.