The 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 680 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN03V4860002003-11-26680 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 moto guzzi v11 sport. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped or did not engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 03v486000 (power train). The…”
“Gas tank is severely swollen, maintenance of fuel system components impossible, tank mounting to frame compromised, evidence of a small fuel leak requires motorcycle to be stored outside due to safety concerns.”
“Gas tank is severely swollen, maintenance of fuel system components impossible, tank mounting to frame compromised, evidence of a small fuel leak requires motorcycle to be stored outside due to safety concerns.”
“Consumer received recall 03v486000 concerning transmission gear breakage. Dealership was unable to perform recall repairs because parts were not available to the dealership for over 3 months. *ak”
“Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v486000 concerning transmission gear breakage. Consumer contacted dealer, and was told that parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. *ak *la”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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