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2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, 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 complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has problems

9 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, gasoline70
Exterior lighting30

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

1 recall

2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 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.

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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 08V-522 · Oct 7, 2008 · 850 vehicles

Risk. A DROP OR LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2006 vs. every other Scarabeo 500 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 Scarabeo 500 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUELPE08050 · closed Nov 21, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-522
In owners' words

What Scarabeo 500 owners report

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

AN IN-TANK FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER IS MISSING HOSE CLAMPS CAUSING FUEL PRESSURE LOSE AND ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE. STALLING AND SPUTTERING DURING MANEUVERS IN TRAFFIC CAN BE BEING VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE OR ANY TWO WHEEL VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM EFFECTS 2007 THROUGH 2008…
Complaint 10242495 · Sep 16, 2008
2006 APRILIA SCARABEO SCOOTER, 88 MILES ON ODOMETER. LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE AT IDLE. STALL AT IDLE. ROUGH STARTING. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY SUBMERSIBLE FUEL LINE, ATTACHED CLAMPS TO EACH END WHERE THERE WERE NONE BEFORE. IMMEDIATELY FIXED THE ISSUE. APRILIA COVERED THIS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS COULD…
Complaint 10242111 · Sep 14, 2008 · 88 miles
AN IN-TANK FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER IS MISSING HOSE CLAMPS AND IMPROPER FUEL LINE FOR USA FUELS CAUSING FUEL PRESSURE LOSE AND ERRATIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE. STALLING AND SPUTTERING DURING MANEUVERS IN TRAFFIC CAN BE BEING VERY DANGEROUS ON A MOTORCYCLE OR ANY TWO WHEEL VEHICLE. THIS…
Complaint 10242102 · Sep 14, 2008 · 1,150 miles

Own a 2006 Scarabeo 500?

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