Piaggio
Vespa
5 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Vespa is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Piaggio dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
5
Piaggio Vespa · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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POSSIBLE NON CONFORMITY OF THE ZINC PLATING SURFACE TREATMENT OF A SMALL COMPONENT OF THE BRAKE HOSE TERMINALS
RM/2019/031 · 25 Nov 2019
25 Nov 2019Defect
Possible non-conformity of the zinc plating surface of the brake hose terminals
Remedy
Replace hose terminal and brake fluid.
Build window
Built 3 Oct 2018 – 5 Jul 2019
~1,061 vehicles affected
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ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
RM/2014/043 · 30 Nov 2014
30 Nov 2014Defect
It has been established that a manufacturing defect in the rotor of the fuel pump installed in the aforementioned machines can cause failure of the pump. This may cause the engine not start or it can cause the engine to stall if the machine is being used in particularly high ambient temperatures.
Remedy
Recall all affected machines to check and if require place the fuel pump.
Build window
Built 3 Apr 2008 – 30 Aug 2010
~1,610 vehicles affected
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RISK OF FIRE
RM/2014/014 · 14 May 2014
14 May 2014Defect
The securing clips on the fuel pipe from the fuel pump to the injector support may be defective. This could cause the pipe to split and/or rupture and may result in fuel leaking from fuel pipe connections. This should be identified by a strong smell of petrol and or fuel leaking from the machine onto the ground. If damage to the pipe occurs it will create an increased risk of fire and/or crashing as a result.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe.
Build window
Built 23 Apr 2013 – 20 Nov 2013
~68 vehicles affected
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SADDLE STRAP MAY DETACH
RM/2014/009 · 1 Mar 2014
1 Mar 2014Defect
The saddle strap can become insecure. It is possible for the saddle strap to fail the passenger to become unstable and in the worst circumstances the passenger could fall from the machine.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the seat strap with one which has more substantial fixings.
Build window
Built 16 Jan 2012 – 19 Sep 2013
~2,687 vehicles affected
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RISK OF FIRE
RM/2007/016 · 21 May 2007
21 May 2007Defect
In some cases the exhaust may release gases with the potential to damage components adjacent to the muffler area.
Remedy
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the exhaust system header pipe with one of a different design.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 2005 – 31 Dec 2006
~1,292 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Piaggio dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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