2021 Aprilia Rs 660 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Engine (1) · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine 2021-07-01 · campaign 21V502000 · 308 vehicles
Defect: Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.
Risk: A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.
Service bulletins (12)
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.
Structure:body 2024-09-03 · A_240732_TC_EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
check of the drive chain tensioner pad aprilia rs 457 dear dealer / service centre, as part of the continuous and strict quality sampling plans of the components installed on our vehicles, the continuous search for new and better technical solutions and the attention paid to our customers, we hereby
Engine 2024-08-01 · A_240704_TC_EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
through the ongoing, stringent quality control activities we perform on the components installed on our vehicles and our continuous research to develop better new technical solutions, in keeping with our commitment to ensure the best ownership experience possible for the customer, with this note we
Electrical System 2024-02-04 · A_240070_TC_EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aprilia motorcycle (various models): management and operation of the li (lithium) battery code 2d000579 ear dealer / service centre, the ever-increasing use of lithium (li) batteries on piaggio group motorcycle and scooter models requires an in-depth examination of the specific manner in which th
Electrical System 2023-03-20 · A_230339_TC_EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dear dealer / service centre / authorised workshop, we wish to inform that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine of the model in question is available. we remind you that the p.a.d.s. must be updated to the latest release available, which happens automatically every 2 hours if
Service Brakes 2022-12-05 · A_221169_TC_EN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
we hereby inform you that with regard to the rear brake system on the vehicles in question, in the event that an annoying noise occurs during use, which can be presented as a low or high frequency whistle, this can be eliminated with the operation described below. ⢠for the high frequency whist
Steering:gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) 2022-05-24 · A_220510_TC_E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gear shift lever (code 2b007256 rs-tuono 660; code 2b010035 tuareg 660) dear dealer / service centre, we hereby inform you that in a limited production lot of the models in question, non-compliant parts may have been installed, for this reason we invite you to carry out a check, according to the p
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-09-01 · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control · 1,100 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2021 aprilia rs660 motorcycle. the contact stated while riding at 80 mph on a closed track, the contact was approaching a left turn when attempting to brake but the electronic control unit of the braking system did not work which caused the motorcycle to cartwheel and crash landing on the contact from the right side. the contact …”
2021-07-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 664 mi“the contact owns a 2021 aprilia motorcycle. the contact stated while riding 30 mph, the motorcycle abruptly stalled. the contact was able to restart the motorcycle and rode to the dealer. the contact had not received a diagnostic report. the contact stated that the motorcycle had been taken to the dealer for a recall repair on the same day that the…”
2021-06-02 · Engine · 1,400 mi“the contact owns a 2021 aprilia rs 660. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle began to make an abnormal vibrating sound as the alarm pressure warning light illuminated. due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his house, and then the dealer informed him that there was a fractured connecting rod in the e…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.