repaired · 2022 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-826 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE 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 Vespa.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other GTS 300 HPE 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 GTS 300 HPE median. How we score
'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GTS 300 HPE owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The anti-lock brake module has been failing on hundreds of 2020 GTS300s. When it fails, the brake lever is locked or hard to pull, leading to the inability to brake. Vespa not only does not acknowledge this, the part is $1400 plus labor to repair.
Own a 2020 GTS 300 HPE?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.