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2015 Kymco Super 8-150 XProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Kymco Super 8-150 X, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-583 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 1, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Kymco Super 8-150 X has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2015 Kymco Super 8-150 X 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.

72%repaired · 2019 Q2

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-583 · Sep 22, 2015 · 824 vehicles · 590 repaired

Risk. If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and 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 Kymco.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Super 8-150 X 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 Super 8-150 X median. How we score

'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Super 8-150 X owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KYMCO SUPER 8 15R (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE SCOOTER WITH A VIBRATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A…
Complaint 10948852 · Feb 1, 2017 · 237 miles

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