2009 Piaggio BV 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BV 500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Piaggio BV 500. That ranks 2nd out of 5 BV 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 75 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 1 | 50% | 75 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 75 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 5,914 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Piaggio BV 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Piaggio BV 500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Faulty steering mechanism, very hard to control at low speed. Both i and the mechanic checking scooter at purchase(used) thought there was no defect. We just that the "notch" in steering was something that was just the way scooters handle, or a self-centering steering feature, and that with time i…
While driving in long stop and go traffic about 15 minutes there is a strong odor of gasoline coming from under the drivers seat. The odor will go away in about 10 minutes if you return to non-stop driving. Concern is about possible fire on vehicle if fumes come in contact with spark or possible…
Other Piaggio BV 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BV 500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BV 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 BV 500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 BV 500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Piaggio BV 500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Piaggio BV 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.