2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Delivery (fuel system)
Piaggio is recalling 850 my 2006-2008 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with bitron spa fuel pump/fuel filters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. If this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure…
Remedy: Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. The recall is expected to begin during march 2009. Owners may contact piaggio/aprilia at 1-212-380-4431.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,073 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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 dur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Aprilia Scarabeo 500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Aprilia Scarabeo 500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
How do I know if my 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 08V522000).
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.
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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.