Piaggio BV 500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Piaggio BV 500, across 5 model years (2005–2009). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Piaggio BV 500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No BV 500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 BV 500: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 BV 500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 BV 500: 2 complaints, 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 Piaggio BV 500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Piaggio BV 500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 BV 500 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 BV 500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 BV 500 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 BV 500 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 BV 500 | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Piaggio BV 500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (4), 2009 (2), 2007 (2). 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 Piaggio BV 500?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Piaggio BV 500 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.