2006 Piaggio BV 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BV 500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Piaggio BV 500. That ranks 2nd out of 5 BV 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 9,478 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Piaggio BV 500 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Piaggio is recalling 2,428 my 2006-2008 bv 500 and my 2005-2007 x9 500 scooters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump may come loose. If this fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Risk: Loss of fuel pressure and engine stalling will increase the risk of a crash. A fuel leak can also result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the length of fuel hose connecting the fuel pump to the fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400.
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.
Started piaggo bv 500; engaged throttle, throttle would not disengage; as a result scooter ran away; before loss of control, kill-switch would not engage; brakes were applied to avoid further acceleration and the scooter dumped... Temperature outside was in the low 20's, and there may have been…
Missing clamps on fuel hose which connects fuel pump and fuel filter. Causes vehicle to hesitate and stall when fuel level is below these connections. *tr
Other Piaggio BV 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BV 500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BV 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BV 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 BV 500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Piaggio BV 500?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Piaggio BV 500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.