2005 Piaggio BV 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BV 500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Piaggio BV 500. That is the most of any BV 500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,149 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Piaggio BV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 6,149 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 50% | 350 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Piaggio BV 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Piaggio BV 500.
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.
My 2006 vespa 200gt engine blew up last month while cruising on the freeway, it appears the head gasket blew or something in which oil splattered everywhere. I am just beginning to cool off a whole month later i and was wondering if you have had similar reports since warranty is up by six month and…
Tl* - the contact owns a 2007 aprilia motorcycle. He stated that during the summer months when it was very warm and while driving at posted speed limits approximately 50 mph enough heat was generated that it boiled the brake fluid and the rear brakes stopped working. It had no effect on the front…
The exhaust joint gasket on the vespa gts-250ie model scooter, is known to fail under normal usage and can damage the rear brake line, unbeknownst to the rider until application of the rear brake. While this has not personally happened to me, it is a known defect amongst owners of this model, and…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the scooter stalled. After the stalling a popping noise can be heard coming from the fuel injection system. The scooter restarted about an hour and a half later. The dealership was informed of the problem by one of its sale persons, and ride a…
Other Piaggio BV 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BV 500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BV 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BV 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 BV 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Piaggio BV 500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Piaggio BV 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Piaggio BV 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BV 500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.