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2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V034000 Reported 1,260 vehicles potentially affected PIAGGIO USA, INC.

    Piaggio is recalling 1,260 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. The float level in the float bowl of the carburetor was not set correctly in production, dirt and the varnish residue of dried gasoline not allowing the float needle to seat correctly, and a blockage of the evaporative emission hoses that did not allow the float…

    Remedy: Dealers will re-connect the hoses to eliminate the connection of the emissions system to the carburetor. This remedy is free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact piaggio…

  2. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 09V035000 Reported 458 vehicles potentially affected PIAGGIO USA, INC.

    Piaggio is recalling 458 my 2008-2009 aprilia scarabeo 200 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205 "glazing materials." the incorrect DOT standard equipment handlebar mounted windshield that was provided was installed. Both DOT and euro specifications were sent…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield component according to DOT specifications free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at1-212-380-4418.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Aprilia Scarabeo 200 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Aprilia Scarabeo 200 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 20020
2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 20022

Checking a specific 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200

How do I know if my 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 200; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Aprilia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V034000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Aprilia models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.