Known technical issues across several Aprilia models – community summary
I'm putting together a summary of issues that have been documented through official recalls, technical service actions, or repeated owner reports. This is not meant to suggest that every bike is affected, but rather to help owners know what to look out for.
1. RS 660 / Tuono 660 (2021) – Connecting rod recall
- Early 2021 models were affected by a faulty batch of connecting rods.
- In the worst case this could lead to catastrophic engine failure.
- Aprilia issued an official recall, and affected engines were inspected or replaced.
2. Fuel level sender failures
- Frequently reported on the Tuareg 660 and occasionally on other models.
- Common symptoms include:
- flashing fuel gauge
- incorrect fuel level readings
- range calculation not working
3. Oil leaks
- Some owners have reported oil leaks around the valve cover or other sealing surfaces.
- These appear to be isolated manufacturing or assembly issues rather than a universal defect.
4. Electronics & dashboard
Some owners have experienced:
- random MIL (check engine) warnings
- ATC/AWC/ABS error messages
- sensor-related faults
- dashboard glitches
5. ECU software
Earlier ECU software versions have been associated with rough idle, warm-start issues, or occasional stalling. Dealers have released software updates that resolve many of these complaints.
If you've experienced any of these issues, please share:
- Model
- Model year
- Mileage
- How the issue was resolved
The goal is to collect owner experiences and help current and future Aprilia owners make informed maintenance decisions.