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DVSA has published 45 safety recalls for Aprilia since 1992, 8 of them since 2020. The latest was 12 Nov 2025. Models with the most campaigns: Rsv4, Tuono, Pegaso 650, Caponard, Dorsoduro, Sport City, Mana 850, Tuono1000.

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All Aprilia recalls, newest first

  1. RS- TUONO 660 · aprilia rs-tuono 457 e5+ aprilia rs-tuono 660 e5+ left hand grip replacement

    12 Nov 2025 · R/2025/503

    For affected machines the materials used in the production of the left-hand grip has been found to contain a chemical substance that does not comply with current health and safety regulations and could pose a risk of interference with the endocrine and reproductive systems.

    Fix: Replacement of the left-hand grip.

    57 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2025 to 24 Jul 2025

  2. RS- TUONO 457 E5+ · aprilia rs-tuono 457 e5+ aprilia rs-tuono 660 e5+ left hand grip replacement

    12 Nov 2025 · R/2025/503

    For affected machines the materials used in the production of the left-hand grip has been found to contain a chemical substance that does not comply with current health and safety regulations and could pose a risk of interference with the endocrine and reproductive systems.

    Fix: Replacement of the left-hand grip.

    18 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2025 to 24 Jul 2025

  3. RS- TUONO 457 · aprilia rs-tuono 457 e5+ aprilia rs-tuono 660 e5+ left hand grip replacement

    12 Nov 2025 · R/2025/503

    For affected machines the materials used in the production of the left-hand grip has been found to contain a chemical substance that does not comply with current health and safety regulations and could pose a risk of interference with the endocrine and reproductive systems.

    Fix: Replacement of the left-hand grip.

    30 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2025 to 24 Jul 2025

  4. RS-TUONO 660 E5+ · aprilia rs-tuono 457 e5+ aprilia rs-tuono 660 e5+ left hand grip replacement

    12 Nov 2025 · R/2025/503

    For affected machines the materials used in the production of the left-hand grip has been found to contain a chemical substance that does not comply with current health and safety regulations and could pose a risk of interference with the endocrine and reproductive systems.

    Fix: Replacement of the left-hand grip.

    37 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2025 to 24 Jul 2025

  5. TUONO 660 · failure of connecting rods

    1 Jul 2021 · RM/2021/019

    Failure of connecting rods resulting in catastrophic engine failure due to supplied connecting rods manufactured outside of specification.

    Fix: Replace the engine with one that contains connecting rods that meet specification

    64 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2021 to 28 Apr 2021

  6. RS660 · failure of connecting rods

    1 Jul 2021 · RM/2021/019

    Failure of connecting rods resulting in catastrophic engine failure due to supplied connecting rods manufactured outside of specification.

    Fix: Replace the engine with one that contains connecting rods that meet specification

    64 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2021 to 28 Apr 2021

  7. TUONO · brake pad material may detach from the back plate

    4 May 2020 · RM/2020/014

    Brake pad material may detach from the back plate.

    Fix: Check part number on disc pad replace if the number is the faulty part number

    1,142 vehicles · built 17 Mar 2017 to 4 Feb 2020

  8. RSV4 · brake pad material may detach from the back plate

    4 May 2020 · RM/2020/013

    Brake pad material may detach from the back plate.

    Fix: Check part number on disc pad replace if the number is the faulty part number.

    350 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2017 to 1 Apr 2019

  9. SHIVER 750 · insufficient free play in front brake lever

    30 Jul 2019 · RM/2019/021

    Insufficient free play in front brake lever

    Fix: Check lever play and replace master cylinder if affected

    325 vehicles · built 13 Feb 2013 to 4 May 2016

  10. DORSODORO · insufficient free play in front brake lever

    30 Jul 2019 · RM/2019/021

    Insufficient free play in front brake lever

    Fix: Check lever play and replace master cylinder if affected

    325 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2015 to 23 Feb 2018

  11. SHIVER 900 · insufficient free play in front brake lever

    30 Jul 2019 · RM/2019/021

    Insufficient free play in front brake lever

    Fix: Check lever play and replace master cylinder if affected

    325 vehicles · built 16 Jun 2017 to 23 Jul 2018

  12. CAPONARD · brakes may not perform as expected

    14 Jul 2016 · RM/2016/035

    The brake master cylinder push rod and boot are allowing air to pass into the master cylinder which will gradually extend the movement of the lever until the efficiency of the brake is compromised.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the brake master cylinder push rod and boot.

    1,012 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2013 to 11 May 2016

  13. DORSODURO · brakes may not perform as expected

    14 Jul 2016 · RM/2016/035

    The brake master cylinder push rod and boot are allowing air to pass into the master cylinder which will gradually extend the movement of the lever until the efficiency of the brake is compromised.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the brake master cylinder push rod and boot.

    1,012 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2011 to 12 Mar 2012

  14. TUONO · brakes may not perform as expected

    14 Jul 2016 · RM/2016/035

    The brake master cylinder push rod and boot are allowing air to pass into the master cylinder which will gradually extend the movement of the lever until the efficiency of the brake is compromised.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the brake master cylinder push rod and boot.

    1,012 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2013 to 23 Jun 2016

  15. RS4-125 · fuel may leak with risk of fire

    5 Jul 2016 · RM/2016/033

    The fuel hose from the tank mounted fuel pump may leak. With the most adverse circumstances a fire could occur.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel hose.

    175 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2013 to 3 Jul 2014

  16. RSV4 · reduced braking efficiency

    7 Dec 2015 · RM/2015/040

    Non-conformant front brake master cylinders have been installed on a specific batch vehicles. These non-conformant parts may have a defective hydraulic circuit which in certain conditions may result in longer than normal braking distances.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check the batch number of the front brake master cylinder. Where a master cylinder from the affected batch is found it will be replaced.

    19 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 30 Oct 2015

  17. DORSODURO · rear wheel may lock

    8 Dec 2014 · RM/2014/045

    The fastening which fixes the front sprocket to the gearbox output shaft may slacken and cause abnormal noise to occur from the nearside of the engine. If the noise is not heard or ignored eventually the rear wheel will lock. This will increase the risk of an accident.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check the diameter of the recess on the secondary gearbox shaft. Fit a revised sprocket fastener kit or where necessary fit both a new secondary shaft to the gearbox and a revised sprocket fastener kit.

    96 vehicles · built 29 May 2013 to 18 Sep 2014

  18. SHIVER · rear wheel may lock

    8 Dec 2014 · RM/2014/045

    The fastening which fixes the front sprocket to the gearbox output shaft may slacken and cause abnormal noise to occur from the nearside of the engine. If the noise is not heard or ignored eventually the rear wheel will lock. This will increase the risk of an accident.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check the diameter of the recess on the secondary gearbox shaft. Fit a revised sprocket fastener kit or where necessary fit both a new secondary shaft to the gearbox and a revised sprocket fastener kit.

    96 vehicles · built 29 May 2013 to 18 Sep 2014

  19. CAPONARD · rear wheel may lock

    8 Dec 2014 · RM/2014/045

    The fastening which fixes the front sprocket to the gearbox output shaft may slacken and cause abnormal noise to occur from the nearside of the engine. If the noise is not heard or ignored eventually the rear wheel will lock. This will increase the risk of an accident.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check the diameter of the recess on the secondary gearbox shaft. Fit a revised sprocket fastener kit or where necessary fit both a new secondary shaft to the gearbox and a revised sprocket fastener kit.

    96 vehicles · built 29 May 2013 to 18 Sep 2014

  20. SPORT CITY · engine may cut out

    30 Nov 2014 · RM/2014/041

    It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

    309 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 21 Jul 2010

  21. ENDURO 450 · engine may cut out

    30 Nov 2014 · RM/2014/041

    It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

    309 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 21 Jul 2010

  22. MOTARD 450 · engine may cut out

    30 Nov 2014 · RM/2014/041

    It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

    309 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 21 Jul 2010

  23. CROSS 450 · engine may cut out

    30 Nov 2014 · RM/2014/041

    It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

    309 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 21 Jul 2010

  24. PEGASO 650 · engine may cut out

    30 Nov 2014 · RM/2014/041

    It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.

    Fix: Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.

    309 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2008 to 21 Jul 2010

  25. DORSODURO 1200 · front brake performance

    31 Jul 2013 · RM/2013/022

    The front brake line may chafe against the oil supply pipe and leak fluid. In the worst case the performance of the front brake will rapidly diminish.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to fit a plastic guard.

    41 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011

  26. RSV4 · sudden loss of power

    10 Jun 2013 · RM/2013/015

    The engine may lose performance/stall due to valve/s dropping due to premature wear of the valve cap.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the upper cups of the intake and exhaust valves.

    3 vehicles · built 12 Jul 2012 to 19 Oct 2012

  27. RSV4 · engine may fail unexpectedly

    1 Feb 2010 · RM/2010/004

    The engine may fail without warning due to the connecting rods not being to the correct specification.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a new quality assured engine unit.

    60 vehicles

  28. RS 50 · frame may crack

    2 Mar 2009 · RM/2009/010

    It has been identified that on subject machines cracking of both main frame members can occur.

    Fix: Recalled machines will be fitted with a steel support in the subject area.

    530 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2008

  29. MANA 850 · fuel tank could inflate causing contact with the rear wheel

    1 Sep 2008 · RM/2008/030

    It has been found that some fuel tank ventilation valves are not to the required specification. This concern could lead to a build up of pressure and the fuel tank expanding. If this happens the tank could come into contact with the rear wheel and wear through.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affect to replace the fuel tank ventilation valve.

    60 vehicles

  30. TUONO1000 · brakes may not perform effectively

    30 Mar 2008 · RM/2008/012

    The efficiency of the front brake could be compromised by poor machining of the brake pipes.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipes with a quality assured product.

    294 vehicles

  31. MANA 850 · throttle may not close due to the ingestion of debris

    8 Feb 2008 · RM/2008/008

    It has been identified that road debris and or stones can enter the throttle body and obstruct the throttle linkage causing the throttle to remain open.

    Fix: Recall all affected machine to fit protective cover to throttle body assembly and where necessary replace throttle cable body and upgrade the ECU software.

    60 vehicles

  32. PEGASO 650 · engine mat stall

    5 Feb 2007 · RM/2007/002

    Engine may stall and/or exhibit abnormal running.

    Fix: Recall affected machines check and if necessary replace throttle body TPS sensor.

    85 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2005

  33. TRIAL · engine mat stall

    5 Feb 2007 · RM/2007/002

    Engine may stall and/or exhibit abnormal running.

    Fix: Recall affected machines check and if necessary replace throttle body TPS sensor.

    85 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2005

  34. SPORT CITY · possibility of a fuel leak

    31 Dec 2006 · RM/2006/048

    It has been identified that some Sport City machines could display a problem with the fuel level sensor ring nut which may under certain conditions result in a fuel leak.

    Fix: On machines which are likely to develop the problem the fuel tank will be changed.

    9 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 7 Dec 2006

  35. RSV1000 · swing arm may crack

    26 Jun 2006 · RM/2006/030

    It is possible that the rear swinging arm could crack.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the swinging arm.

    1,892 vehicles

  36. TUONO1000 · drive chain may break

    27 Feb 2006 · RM/2006/009

    It has been identified that in some instances a link within the drive chain may break under particular riding conditions and after high mileage.

    Fix: Recalled machines which have covered less than 12000km will have the chain replaced. Machines which have covered in excess of 12000km's will have the chain and sprockets replaced.

    180 vehicles

  37. ETV CAPONORD 1000 · drive chain may break

    27 Feb 2006 · RM/2006/009

    It has been identified that in some instances a link within the drive chain may break under particular riding conditions and after high mileage.

    Fix: Recalled machines which have covered less than 12000km will have the chain replaced. Machines which have covered in excess of 12000km's will have the chain and sprockets replaced.

    180 vehicles

  38. RSV1000 · drive chain may break

    27 Feb 2006 · RM/2006/009

    It has been identified that in some instances a link within the drive chain may break under particular riding conditions and after high mileage.

    Fix: Recalled machines which have covered less than 12000km will have the chain replaced. Machines which have covered in excess of 12000km's will have the chain and sprockets replaced.

    180 vehicles

  39. MX125 · brake calliper mounting screws may become loose

    17 Jan 2006 · RM/2005/026

    The bolts retaining the brake caliper carrier plates may become loose.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected replace the brake caliper carrier plates and fixings.

    239 vehicles

  40. PEGASO 650 · the return spring pin on the side stand may fail and the stand may go down

    1 Jun 2005 · RM/2005/006

    The return spring pin for the side stand is not to specification and could fail. This will allow the side side to drop down whilst the machine is being ridden.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new side stand.

    202 vehicles

  41. CAPONORD RALLY RAID · front forks may not return to normal ride position.

    8 Mar 2004 · RM/2004/004

    An out of tolerance internal spacer within the front forks can if it reaches maximum compression not return to its original position. This could cause difficulties in control of the machine.

    Fix: Recall the affected machines and replace the internal spacer with the correct specification one.

    19 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2003 to 1 Mar 2003

  42. RSV-MILLE, TUONO · incorrect valve springs fitted to engine

    26 Feb 2003 · RM/2003/003

    Incorrect specification inner valve springs have been fitted to the engine inlet and exhaust valves. Failure of the engine could result.

    Fix: Fit replacement inner valve springs.

    84 vehicles

  43. · brake fluid specification concern

    20 May 2002 · RM/2002/002

    The hydraulic fluid in the front brake system may not be to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in the effectiveness of the brake under conditions of hard use.

    Fix: Recall affected motorcycles drain hydraulic fluid from front brakes refill with DOT4 specification fluid and bleed brakes.

    1,961 vehicles

  44. SR125 · brake fluid specification concern

    20 May 2002 · RM/2002/002

    The hydraulic fluid in the front brake system may not be to the correct specification. This could result in a reduction in the effectiveness of the brake under conditions of hard use.

    Fix: Recall affected motorcycles drain hydraulic fluid from front brakes refill with DOT4 specification fluid and bleed brakes.

    1,961 vehicles

  45. SR50 · steering head concern

    1 Mar 2001 · RM/2001/006

    The steering head welding connection to the frame main tube may break and affect the directional control of the moped.

    Fix: Recall the affected machines and strengthen the steering head to frame main tube weld.

    810 vehicles

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.