Vespa Recalls
10 recalls on record · December 6, 1976 to May 12, 2026 · Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
May 12, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 2026 Visibility recall
Hazard: Without the convex mirror warning, riders may misjudge the distance of other vehicles, resulting in unsafe lane changes or maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 6, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 2020–2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: Reduced braking efficiency can lengthen the distance needed to stop the scooter, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 18, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 2019–2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 4, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa, Piaggio 2008–2011 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
June 24, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: A fuel line leak may result in the scooter stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
December 28, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa, Piaggio 2009–2012 Electrical System recall
Hazard: IMPROPER IGNITION TIMING MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE BACKFIRE INTO THE AIRBOX, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
June 7, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 2006–2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY BE IMPAIRED OR MELTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 20, 1981VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 1978 Wheels recall
March 13, 1978VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 1975–1976 Vehicle Speed Control recall
December 6, 1976VehiclesNHTSA
Vespa 1975 Equipment recall