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2002 Aprilia RST 1000 FuturaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints121 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline101
Fuel system, other20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Aprilia.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other RST 1000 Futura year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RST 1000 Futura median. How we score

'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKSPE05032 · closed Nov 7, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-506
In owners' words

What RST 1000 Futura owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 APRILIA RST 1000 FUTURA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AND SAW SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 05V506000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) IN FEBRUARY 2009 BECAUSE OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS.…
Complaint 10327974 · Apr 28, 2010 · 7,000 miles
UPON STARTING MY 2002 APRILIA FUTURA MOTORCYCLE ON APRIL 16 2006, WITHIN ABOUT 30 SECONDS, SMOKE STARTED COMING UP FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. I HAD THE BIKE TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH IS NOW TELLING ME THERE IS A SLOW LEAK FROM THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP, WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST…
Complaint 10156465 · Apr 30, 2006 · 24,000 miles
THIS IS A PICTURE OF A FAILED FUEL FITTING ON MY APRILIA FUTURA. THIS FAILED IN NORMAL USE. I DO NOT RACE, HAVEN'T MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE IN ANY WAY, AND TREAT IT LIKE THE FINE MACHINE IT IS. I NOTICED A GAS SMELL ON MY WAY TO WORK ONE DAY AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE OLD CAR NEXT TO ME AT THE STOP SIGN.…
Complaint 10127679 · Jul 6, 2005 · 6,200 miles

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