The 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 850 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
A DROP OR LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle.…”
“My scarabeo 500 ie stalls at stops running. In traffic I may get run over by an suv man fuel filter to pump loses pressure helpppppppppppppppp. *tr”
“Loss of fuel pressure causing stalling. *tr”
“An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure loss and erratic engine performance. The fuel line is also made of a clear plastic material which is not rated for continuous exposure to gasoline/ethanol on the outside of the tubing. Stalling and…”
“The aprilia scarabeo has a design flaw with the submersible fuel line. The problem is that the hose is held on by friction instead of clamps which over time causes pressure leaks which leads to stalling in traffic. The problem has been well known since 2006 at least. It is a relatively simple fix…”
“Fuel line leak. 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 very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle. This problem effects…”
“An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing a loss of fuel pressure, erratic idling, and erratic engine performance. Engine frequently stalls and sputters during maneuvers in traffic, especially braking to a stop or cornering. This problem effects 2007…”
“I, along with others, own a 2007 aprilia scarabeo 500ie. Shortly after purchasing this scooter the engine began to sputter and stall creating a potentially dangerous situation. The problem has been corrected but it should be known that this problem is serious and appears to be a problem on every…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE08050 Opened 2008-08-14 · closed 2008-11-21
MOTOR SCOOTER STALLING - FUEL
WE OPENED THIS PE AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF ALLEGATIONS THAT MY 2006-2008 APRILIA SCARABEO 500MODEL MOTORSCOOTERS WERE STALLING WHEN THE DOWNSTREAM HOSE FROM THE FUEL PUMP DETERIORATES AND/OR SEPARATES FROM THE PUMP.THIS ISSUE WAS ALSO THE SUBJECT OF NUMEROUS WEB FORUM POSTS.OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH DEALERS INDICATED OTHER…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 as of
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