2009 Vespa S50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Vespa S50, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Vespa S50
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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Electrical system: module
Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 fly 50 4t 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 vespa lx50 4t 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 vespa s50 4t 4-valve scooters. The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition control unit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 17, 2012. Owners may contact piaggio customer care helpline at…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Vespa S50 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 481 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 piaggio vespa s50. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2015 · Electrical system
Compare Vespa S50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Vespa S50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Vespa S50 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Vespa S50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Vespa S50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Vespa S50 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Vespa S50
How do I know if my 2009 Vespa S50 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 2009 Vespa S50; 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 Vespa dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V603000).
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.