2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 744 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 03V487000 2003-11-26 64 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER EXTENDED RUNNING SPEEDS NEAR THE ENGINE'S REVOLUTION LIMIT, THE ENGINE'S CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CAN FAIL.

Consequence

SHOULD SUCH A FAILURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," REQUIRING THE OPERATOR TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. IF THE CLUTCH IS NOT DISENGAGED, THE OPERATOR CAN LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY,…

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, REDESIGNED CONNECTING RODS AND BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542).

POWER TRAIN 03V486000 2003-11-26 680 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE GEARBOX SHIFT SLEEVES FOR ENGAGEMENT OF 3RD TO 6TH GEARS CAN FRACTURE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN USE.

Consequence

SHOULD SUCH A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL CAN SUDDENLY STOP TURNING OR "LOCK," RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, IMPROVED SHIFT RINGS AND A REDESIGNED CUSH-DRIVE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MOTO GUZZI AT 1-877-APRILIA (1-877-277-4542).

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
WHEELS:RIM
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I bought a used 2000 moto guzzi 1100 es quota motorcycle on 05/23/05. I discovered the rear excel "takasago" aluminum alloy rim had five cracks near were the spokes screw into the rim. I checked your web site for a recall and found none. I called moto guzzi costumer service and was told they would…”

WHEELS:RIM · reported 2005-05-23

“The consumer unable to get recall work performed due to the lack of availability of parts. Answered by phone. *ph the dealer was unable to complete this service in a reasonable amount of time. Recall# 03v487000 and #03v486000 *sc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

“The consumer unable to get recall work performed due to the lack of availability of parts. Answered by phone. *ph the dealer was unable to complete this service in a reasonable amount of time. Recall# 03v487000 and #03v486000 *sc”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.