Aprilia Scarabeo 500 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Aprilia Scarabeo 500 (2006–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (17 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Scarabeo 500 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10 | 644 | 1 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 544 | 1 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system17 85%
- Exterior lighting3 15%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing a loss of fuel pressure, erratic idling, and erratic engine performance. Engine frequently stalls and sputters during maneuvers in traffic, especially braking to a stop or cornering. This problem effects 2007 through 2008 Aprilia scarabeo 500ie and earlier year models. My dealer has agreed to correct this for me, but it is an obvious design flaw. I feel the manufacturer should have a recall on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10235561, filed 2008-07, 400 miles2006: “Vehicle had an irregular, low idle, stuttering, lack of power and was very difficult to start. Sometimes the vehicle's engine would die at intersections while idling. The engine stopping at intersections is dangerous and could cause an accident or death. Upon investigation, I realized that the electric fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank was leaking therefore not supplying the appropriate pressure to the injector. I purchased a new submersible fuel line and two hose clamps and replaced the leaking oem fuel hose.”
NHTSA complaint #10235504, filed 2008-07, 4,555 milesOther Aprilia models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology