2007 Piaggio Bv 500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 Piaggio Bv 500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 Piaggio Bv 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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Piaggio is recalling 2,428 my 2006-2008 bv 500 and my 2005-2007 x9 500 scooters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump may come loose. If this fuel hose connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, then there will be a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the length of fuel hose connecting the fuel pump to the fuel filter free of charge. The recall began on july 3, 2009. Owners may contact piaggio at 1-212-380-4400.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Piaggio Bv 500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,275 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Piaggio bv500 throttle cable freezes when temperature is below 30 degrees. The cable may get stuck in the open position(full or partial speed) while moving shortly after moving the bike. I have waited”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 20, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
“This is for a 2007 piaggio bv500 scooter. The scooter has a tendency to stall at idle or low speeds. I believe that this is a common problem related to the fuel pump. It is creating a very dangerous s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Piaggio Bv 500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Piaggio Bv 500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Piaggio Bv 500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Piaggio Bv 500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 Piaggio Bv 500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Piaggio Bv 500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Piaggio Bv 500 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2007 Piaggio Bv 500
How do I know if my 2007 Piaggio Bv 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 2007 Piaggio Bv 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 Piaggio dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V188000).
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.