Engine
Filed Mar 30, 2026
The transmission drops out of 6th gear to natural when accelerating.
- NHTSA ID
- 11727861
- Incident
- Mar 29, 2026
2021 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
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.
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Latest Mar 30, 2026
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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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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 Tt, most frequently naming the engine and powertrain (other) categories. 4 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine150.0%
- Powertrain (other)150.0%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle started to decelerate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while engaging the throttle, the motorcycle accelerated suddenly and he lost his balance on the motorcycle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer sent a technician to his residence to update the computer software. The contact experienced the failure six times. The contact called the local dealer again and made them aware of the failure. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,200.
- NHTSA ID
- 11475627
- Incident
- Jul 20, 2022
- Mileage
- 5,200 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.
G_220804_TC_EN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Model: V85 TT Euro 5 (all versions) Subject: Availability of engine ECU calibration update Dear Dealer / Service Centre, We hereby inform you that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine ECU is available, after checking that the P.A.D.S. diagnostic tool is updated to the latest release available. The operation referred to above is to be included in the normal maintenance activities to be carried out at the same time as the pre-delivery, during the activities scheduled for services, or on the first convenient passage in the Workshop for vehicles in circulation. The main contents of the available update are: ⢠Resolution of sporadic head knocking. ⢠Resolution of possible shut-downs with the use of the new canister management. ⢠Improved handling.
G_211435_TC_EN
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 â 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: ï· Resolution of idling irregularities. ï· Improvement of vehicle operation at high altitude. ï· 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: ï· Resolution of idling irregularities. ï· Improvement of vehicle operation at high altitude. ï· Improvement of possible poor throttle response.
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
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021Viewing | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
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.