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2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Nov 17, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jul 9, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R, most frequently naming the electrical and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Fuel system150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V306000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Jul 9, 2008
977 units potentially affected
The defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 977 MY 2005-2007 APRILIA TUONO 100 R AND RSV 1000 MOTORCYCLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH BITRON SPA FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTERS. THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER MOUNTING FLANGE MAY COME LOOSE. IF THIS FUEL HOSE CONNECTION IS LOOSE, OR HAS BECOME COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED, THEN THERE WILL BE A DROP IN, OR LOSS OF, FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
The risk: A DROP IN, OR LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: BITRON WILL SUPPLY DEALERS REPAIR KITS (LENGTH OF FUEL HOSE AND TWO CLAMPS) AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PARTS ON THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 212-380-4431.
PIAGGIO USA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
08V148000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 26, 2008
329 units potentially affected
The defect: PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 329 MY 2007-2008 APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES. A LEAK CAN OCCUR THE FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIAGGIO AT 1-212-380-4400, OPTION #4.
PIAGGIO USA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Nov 17, 2016

PLASTIC FUEL TANK DEFORMATION RESULTING IN MOUNTING BOLTS NO LONGER LINING UP WITH HOLES. FUEL TANK IS UNABLE TO BE SECURED PROPERLY ANY MORE. THIS IS NOT A RESULT OF IMPROPER USE OR DAMAGE, BUT BY BAD DESIGN.

NHTSA ID
10926699
Incident
Nov 1, 2010
Mileage
2,500 mi
Electrical
Filed May 24, 2008

OVERHEATING/MELTING CONNECTOR FROM ALTERNATOR TO VOLTAGE REGULATOR. COULD CAUSE MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE, OR A FIRE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LIMITED TO JUST THE APRILIA TUONO MODEL, BUT NEARLY EVERY APRILIA V-TWIN MODEL MOTORCYCLE MADE IN THE LAST EIGHT OR NINE YEARS. THERE IS EXTENSIVE OWNER DISCUSSION ON INTERNET FORUMS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. SEE HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=144612 AND HTTP://WWW.JOE250.COM/MOTORCYCLES/TUONO/BROWNCONNECTORS/BROWNCONNECTORS.HTML AS AN EXAMPLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10228843
Incident
Mar 1, 2008
Mileage
2,130 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Aprilia Tuono 1000 R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008010—
2007Viewing220—
2006010—
2005010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.