2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2009-04-28 · SB-08V522 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aprilia service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. vehicles may be affected by an improperly fastened fuel hose, located between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. a loose connection at this point could cause a drop in, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. csc letter was rec
What owners report
2008-09-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. thu…”
2008-09-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,150 mi“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. this problem effects 2003 to 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500…”
2008-09-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 88 mi“2006 aprilia scarabeo scooter, 88 miles on odometer. loss of fuel pressure at idle. stall at idle. rough starting. dealer replaced faulty submersible fuel line, attached clamps to each end where there were none before. immediately fixed the issue. aprilia covered this under warranty. this could present a dangerous situation for other owners. …”
2008-08-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 100 mi“this report pertains to a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 motorcycle. i bought the motorcycle new in june 2008. it is common knowledge among scarabeo owners that the manufacturer sold these bikes with clamps missing from the in-tank fuel line, between the in-tank filter and the fuel pump. my dealer assured me that this issue had been resolved on my b…”
2008-07-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 987 mi“"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 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. th…”
2008-07-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,555 mi“vehicle had an irregular, low idle, stuttering, lack of power and was very difficult to start. sometimes the vehicle's engine would die at intersections while idling. the engine stopping at intersections is dangerous and could cause an accident or death. upon investigation, i realized that the electric fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank was …”
2008-01-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 1,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 abs scooter. the contact stated that the engine stalled at low speeds, while idling, in stop-and-go traffic, and when making a left turn. he also stated that the high beams were dimmer than the low beams. the purchase date and number of cylinders were unknown. the current mileage was approximately…”
2007-11-02 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 100 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500. the highbeams were activated; however, they were dimmer than the regular headlights. the dealer stated that the wires were messed up when the abs feature was added. there was no remedy for the failure. the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 2,850. updated 01/11/08. *lj…”
2007-11-02 · Exterior Lighting · 100 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 (na). the contact stated that the high beam lights were very dim like a flashlight. two days after purchasing the vehicle, he returned to the dealer to find out why the high beams were so dim and dense. after examining the high beams, the dealer stated that there was no way to adjust them and make …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.