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2020 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
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Latest Sep 28, 2021
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.
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Latest Dec 3, 2019
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.
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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.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt, most frequently naming the body & structure and steering categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 12 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Steering150.0%

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
19V858000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 3, 2019
399 units potentially affected
The defect: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break, allowing the pin to disconnect and the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.
The risk: A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any of the clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1905.
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.Manufacturer number PGJZZQ1905View on NHTSA.gov
19V857000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Dec 2, 2019
371 units potentially affected
The defect: Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The final drive output seal may leak oil onto the rear tire.
The risk: An oil leak onto the rear tire may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the final drive transmission box for an oil leak, and install an extra seal. If an oil leak is found, both seals and the gasket will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1904.
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.Manufacturer number PGJZZQ1904View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structureSteering
Filed Sep 28, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local dealer to have inspected but the contact had not heard anything back from the dealer to see if they diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

NHTSA ID
11434717
Incident
Sep 23, 2021
Mileage
700 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

G_230658_TC_EN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT

Model: Moto Guzzi V85 (all models) Subject: Vehicle stops on road due to lack of battery charge Dear Dealer / Service Centre / Authorised workshop, We hereby inform you that if the vehicle is stopped on the road due to a lack of battery charge, please proceed as described below. SYMPTOM: Vehicle stop due to lack of charge caused by pinched cable after engine guard assembly code 2S001281-2S001282. SOLUTION: One of the most common causes of lack of battery charge on the vehicles in question is the use of accessory engine guards code 2S00181-2S00182, because the voltage regulator cable is inadvertently pinched during installation of this accessory. Before requesting the replacement of components such as magneto-flywheel or battery be avoided, instead search for the area where the regulator cable has been pinched. The following photo shows the engine guard assembled on a vehicle and in the circled area the area where the pinching of the regulator cable occurs.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

V85 TT Euro 5 all versions Subject: ERRATUM Availability of engine ECU calibration update This document cancels and replaces the previous communication dated 24 November 2021 for the V85 TT EMEA – USA versions. Dear Dealer / Service Centre, This is to inform you that, after the P.A.D.S. diagnostic tool has been updated to the latest release available, an additional software is available for the calibration of the ECU for the V85 TT EMEA- USA versions, no update is necessary for V85 TT EMEA 35 kW. The above operation is to be understood as included in the normal maintenance activities to be carried out at the same time as pre-delivery, during the activities scheduled during services, or at the first possible appointment to the Workshop for vehicles on the road. The main contents of the available update are:  Resolution of idling irregularities.  Improvement of vehicle operation at high altitude.  Improvement of possible poor throttle response.

G_211307_TC_EN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT

We hereby inform you that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine ECU is available, after updating the P.A.D.S. diagnostic tool to the latest release available. The above operation is to be understood as included in the normal maintenance activities to be carried out at the same time as pre-delivery, during the activities scheduled during services, or at the first possible appointment to the Workshop for vehicles on the road. The main contents of the available update are:  Resolution of idling irregularities.  Improvement of vehicle operation at high altitude.  Improvement of possible poor throttle response.

G_210722_RC_EN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

As part of the ongoing, stringent quality control activities of the components installed on our vehicles, the continuous search for new and better technical solutions and attention to customers, we hereby announce that an intervention relating to the replacement of the intake valves, on a specific lot of vehicles of the model in question, must be carried out. If, on the other hand, the valve stem is damaged, the entire head will need to be replaced.

G_210636_RC_EN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

As part of the ongoing, stringent quality control activities of the components installed on our vehicles, the continuous search for new and better technical solutions and attention to customers, we hereby announce that an intervention relating to the replacement of the intake valves, on a specific lot of vehicles of the model in question, must be carried out. If, on the other hand, the valve stem is damaged (attach photo), the entire head will need to be replaced.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11/3/2021[G_210293_TC_EN] V85 TT Euro 5: workshop procedure for resolving irregular idle issue - video tutorial Dear Dealer / Service Center, Please note that the video tutorial titled “V85 TT Euro 5 - IRREGULAR IDLE”, which explains how to identify the aforementioned issue, is now available in the VIDEO BOX section of the Service Portal ......

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Moto Guzzi V85 Tt by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2023000—
2022000—
2021200—
2020Viewing120—

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.