2007 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (10)
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
2008-09-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,457 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 2007 to 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500…”
2008-09-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 400 mi“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…”
2008-09-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 501 mi“loss of fuel pressure causing stalling. *tr…”
2008-07-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,900 mi“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 single scooter produced. it is a simple fix but it is…”
2008-07-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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 that only requires three inches of hose and two scre…”
2008-07-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 700 mi“engine stalling, difficult starting and rough idling issues due to internal fuel link leakage. started to happen more frequently after around 700 miles. the scooter was bought new from dealer and current mileage is about 2500 miles. *tr…”
2008-07-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 800 mi“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 sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be very d…”
2008-07-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 589 mi“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 2007 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earli…”
2008-07-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 400 mi“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 through 2008 aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year mo…”
2008-07-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline“after running for a couple hours in heat, the bike will stall anytime rpm's fall to idle speeds. there seems at these times to be a buildup of excess pressure in the fuel tank because removing the cap will cause an outward flow of air from the tank. occasionally this flow is strong enough to flip the fuel cap out of my hand as i remove it. l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.