2020 Piaggio MP3 500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Piaggio MP3 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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Fluid (service brakes)
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020-2021 MP3 500 HPE scooters. The brake hose terminal fittings zinc plating may contaminate the brake fluid, decreasing brake performance.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4400.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019-2020 MP3 500 motorcycles. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500. 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 Piaggio MP3 500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Piaggio MP3 500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Piaggio MP3 500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Piaggio MP3 500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Piaggio MP3 500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Piaggio MP3 500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Piaggio MP3 500
How do I know if my 2020 Piaggio MP3 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Piaggio MP3 500; 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 Piaggio dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V524000).
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 Piaggio models
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- Bv 50010 complaints
- GTS Super 2504 complaints
- MP3 5303 complaints
- Bv 2502 complaints
- GTS 3002 complaints
- MP3 2502 complaints
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.