Aprilia motorcycle recalls: 3 NHTSA campaigns

What gets recalled on this brand

Campaigns grouped by the system NHTSA files them under. Treat the top of this list as a pre-trip inspection hint for an Aprilia, not as a fault report on your own bike.

Reported in 2021 (1)

• 21V5020001 July 2021Engine

  Models: RS 660, TUONO 660

  Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

  Risk: A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.

Reported in 2016 (1)

• 16V69100026 September 2016Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: CAPONORD 1200, CAPONORD RALLY

  Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 1000, 2016 Tuono V4 1100, 2015 Caponord 1200 ABS/ADD, and 2016 Caponord Rally motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to June 13, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.

  Risk: If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Aprilia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder pushrod and boot assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 04, 2016. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-866-705-1727.

Reported in 2015 (1)

• 15V0070009 January 2015Power train

  Models: CAPONORD 1200, SHIVER 750

  Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motorcycles manufactured November 14, 2013, to October 16, 2014. Due to improper machining of the output gear shaft face, the fastening screw on the sprocket may loosen and the rear wheel may lock up.

  Risk: A rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the output shaft, replacing any that are found to be defective, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Before the next long ride

A recall is a dealer job, but the pre-trip check around it is yours. Aprilia bikes still need the same roll of tools once you are out of range of one.

• Aprilia fastener profile at a glance
• What tools do I need for an Aprilia?
• Shake the kit down before the trip
• Build the list for your own bike

Aprilia recall FAQ

How do I check whether my Aprilia has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or the Transport Canada recalls database if you are in Canada. The VIN check is the only answer that is specific to your bike: this page lists campaigns for the brand, but whether yours is inside a campaign's build range and whether the work has already been done are both VIN-level facts.

Does an Aprilia recall cost anything to fix?

No. A safety recall is repaired free of charge by an authorised dealer, however old the bike is and however many owners it has had. If you already paid for the same repair before the recall was announced, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement.

How many recalls does an Aprilia have?

3 motorcycle and scooter campaigns are on file with NHTSA for model years 2015–2027, the most recent reported on 1 July 2021. A campaign covers a build range rather than a single bike, so the count says more about how many models the brand sells in the US than about build quality.

Can I ride a Aprilia with an open recall?

It depends on the campaign. NHTSA flags the serious ones as "do not drive" or "park outside", and those are marked on this page — for anything flagged, stop riding and call a dealer. For the rest, book the work at the next service, and get it done before a long or remote trip rather than after it.

What gets recalled most on an Aprilia?

Engine accounts for the largest share — 1 of the 3 campaigns on this page. That is a useful pre-trip inspection hint, not a verdict: check that area yourself before a long ride even if your VIN is clear.