U.S. public vehicle records

Aprilia TUONO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

10 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

8,510 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2006 to 2017 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 10 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 10 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Engine operation	2	20.0%
Braking behavior	2	20.0%
Electrical and battery issues	2	20.0%
Fuel system concerns	1	10.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Air Bags

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Engine

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Electrical System	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Air Bags	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Engine	1
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	1

Electrical System: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007

2014

2015

2016

2018

2020

2007: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2018: 1; 2020: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10904555 · 2016-09-07 (September 7, 2016)

THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH…

Owner-reported narrative. 7,327 miles reported. Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10870636 · 2016-05-24 (May 24, 2016)

THE STATOR QUITE CHARGING AND VOLTAGE DROPPED TO BELOW 10.2V ON 6/28/2015 11,236 MILES STALLED ON HIGHWAY. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ON 5/24/2016 @15,500 MILES STATOR HAS FAILED AGAIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 11,236 miles reported. Look up ODI 10870636 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10203939 · 2007-09-24 (September 24, 2007)

THE REAR BRAKES ARE USELESS.. THE LEVER GOES TO THE BOTTOM AND THE REAR BRAKE BARELY ENGAGES. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO FIX TWICE AND THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY ITALIAN BIKES ARE. I QUESTIONED THIS ON THE APRIL IA FORUMS AND EVERYONE SEEMS TO AGREE THAT THE REAR BRAKE IS HORRIBLE.. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE IS 25% OF YOUR TOTAL BRAKING ON THIS TYPE OF BIKE AND THE APRILIA BOOK STATES THAT ANY BRAKE ISSUE CAN CAUSE DEATH. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203939 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10204033 · 2007-09-24 (September 24, 2007)

I HAVE PURCHASED A 2007 APILIA TUONO R AND THE REAR BRESK HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. A DEALER HAS BLED THE BRAKE AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD THIS IS AN APRILIA QUIIRK AND TO PURCHASE REARSETS AND THE PROBLEM MAY GO AWAY. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204033 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11342687 · 2020-08-01 (August 1, 2020)

EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN.

Owner-reported narrative. 100,645 miles reported. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10914489 · 2016-10-07 (October 7, 2016)

THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE STATOR (CHARGING) ASSEMBLY FOR THE APRILIA TUONO V4. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CHARGING SYSTEM, AT MY COST, BECAUSE THE STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP, PREVENTING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY. IN READING A FORUM FOR THIS BIKE, IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND HAS CAUSED MANY TO BE STRANDED. MY STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP WITH MY ODOMETER SHOWING 8,113 MILES. APRILIA HAS PRODUCED A NEW, UPDATED STATOR AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLE TO CHANGE THIS $350 ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHE…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,113 miles reported. Look up ODI 10914489 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10593219 · 2014-05-21 (May 21, 2014)

PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND WARPED SO MUCH THAT IT NO LONGER FIT PROPERLY ON THE MOTORCYCLE. BOLTS THAT FASTENED THE TANK TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME COULD NO LONGER BE ALIGNED. FUEL CAP BEGAN LEAKING BECAUSE THE HOLE HAD ELONGATED ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE PAST THE SEAL. STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS WOULD FILL THE GARAGE WHERE STORED INDICATING A FIRE HAZARD. TANK WAS REPLACED BY APRILIA IN AUG 2012. NEW REPLACEMENT TANK IS NOW WARPING IN THE SAME MANNER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10593219 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2006

2007

2009

2012

2013

2017

2006: 0; 2007: 0; 2009: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 0; 2017: 1

First model yearSecond model year

Year-by-year records

Aprilia TUONO model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2006	1	0	Not available
2007	3	0	0
2009	1	0	Not available
2012	2	0	Not available
2013	3	0	0
2017	0	1	Not available

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

10 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

100.0%Usable mileage10 / 10 records

100.0%Valid incident date10 / 10 records

100.0%Valid filing date10 / 10 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates10 / 10 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2006	2007	2009	2012	2013	2017
Electrical System	1100.0% ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗	3100.0% ODI 10870636 · 11,236 mi THE STATOR QUITE CHARGING AND VOLTAGE DROPPED TO BELOW 10.2V ON 6/28/2015 11,236 MILES STALLED ON HIGHWAY. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ON 5/24/2016 @15,500 MILES STATOR HAS FAILED AGAIN. Look up ODI 10870636 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10593219 · 12,000 mi PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND WARPED SO MUCH THAT IT NO LONGER FIT PROPERLY ON THE MOTORCYCLE. BOLTS THAT FASTENED THE TANK TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME COULD NO LONGER BE ALIGNED. FUEL CAP BEGAN LEAKING BECAUSE THE HOLE HAD ELONGATED ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE PAST THE SEAL. STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS WOULD FILL THE GARAGE WHERE STORED INDICATING A FIRE HAZARD. TANK WAS REPLACED BY APRILIA IN AUG 2012. NEW REPLACEMENT TANK IS NOW WARPING IN THE SAME MANNER. *TR Look up ODI 10593219 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 10808661 · 10,000 mi WARMED UP ENGINE, SAT ON BIKE, STARTED OFF DOWN DRIVEWAY AND THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND WAS REVVING UP TO 5000 RPM . BIKE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AT FIRST BUT WAS STOPPED WITH THE CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. ENGINE WAS REVVING OUT OF CONTROL BETWEEN 1000 AND 5000 RPM. ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH KEY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. Look up ODI 10808661 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	1100.0% ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10914489 · 8,113 mi THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE STATOR (CHARGING) ASSEMBLY FOR THE APRILIA TUONO V4. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CHARGING SYSTEM, AT MY COST, BECAUSE THE STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP, PREVENTING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY. IN READING A FORUM FOR THIS BIKE, IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND HAS CAUSED MANY TO BE STRANDED. MY STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP WITH MY ODOMETER SHOWING 8,113 MILES. APRILIA HAS PRODUCED A NEW, UPDATED STATOR AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLE TO CHANGE THIS $350 ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHE… Look up ODI 10914489 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10204033 · 100 mi I HAVE PURCHASED A 2007 APILIA TUONO R AND THE REAR BRESK HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. A DEALER HAS BLED THE BRAKE AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD THIS IS AN APRILIA QUIIRK AND TO PURCHASE REARSETS AND THE PROBLEM MAY GO AWAY. *JB Look up ODI 10204033 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10203939 · 500 mi THE REAR BRAKES ARE USELESS.. THE LEVER GOES TO THE BOTTOM AND THE REAR BRAKE BARELY ENGAGES. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO FIX TWICE AND THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY ITALIAN BIKES ARE. I QUESTIONED THIS ON THE APRIL IA FORUMS AND EVERYONE SEEMS TO AGREE THAT THE REAR BRAKE IS HORRIBLE.. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE IS 25% OF YOUR TOTAL BRAKING ON THIS TYPE OF BIKE AND THE APRILIA BOOK STATES THAT ANY BRAKE ISSUE CAN CAUSE DEATH. *TR Look up ODI 10203939 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	7,524–10,654 mi	8,510 mi	6	ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	11,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10593219 · 12,000 mi PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND WARPED SO MUCH THAT IT NO LONGER FIT PROPERLY ON THE MOTORCYCLE. BOLTS THAT FASTENED THE TANK TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME COULD NO LONGER BE ALIGNED. FUEL CAP BEGAN LEAKING BECAUSE THE HOLE HAD ELONGATED ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE PAST THE SEAL. STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS WOULD FILL THE GARAGE WHERE STORED INDICATING A FIRE HAZARD. TANK WAS REPLACED BY APRILIA IN AUG 2012. NEW REPLACEMENT TANK IS NOW WARPING IN THE SAME MANNER. *TR Look up ODI 10593219 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10808661 · 10,000 mi WARMED UP ENGINE, SAT ON BIKE, STARTED OFF DOWN DRIVEWAY AND THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND WAS REVVING UP TO 5000 RPM . BIKE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AT FIRST BUT WAS STOPPED WITH THE CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. ENGINE WAS REVVING OUT OF CONTROL BETWEEN 1000 AND 5000 RPM. ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH KEY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON. Look up ODI 10808661 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	Too few reports for a range	100,645 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	7,327 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	8,113 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10914489 · 8,113 mi THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE STATOR (CHARGING) ASSEMBLY FOR THE APRILIA TUONO V4. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CHARGING SYSTEM, AT MY COST, BECAUSE THE STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP, PREVENTING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY. IN READING A FORUM FOR THIS BIKE, IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND HAS CAUSED MANY TO BE STRANDED. MY STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP WITH MY ODOMETER SHOWING 8,113 MILES. APRILIA HAS PRODUCED A NEW, UPDATED STATOR AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLE TO CHANGE THIS $350 ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHE… Look up ODI 10914489 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	Too few reports for a range	3,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Too few reports for a range	100 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10204033 · 100 mi I HAVE PURCHASED A 2007 APILIA TUONO R AND THE REAR BRESK HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. A DEALER HAS BLED THE BRAKE AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD THIS IS AN APRILIA QUIIRK AND TO PURCHASE REARSETS AND THE PROBLEM MAY GO AWAY. *JB Look up ODI 10204033 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	Too few reports for a range	500 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10203939 · 500 mi THE REAR BRAKES ARE USELESS.. THE LEVER GOES TO THE BOTTOM AND THE REAR BRAKE BARELY ENGAGES. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO FIX TWICE AND THEY SAY THAT'S JUST THE WAY ITALIAN BIKES ARE. I QUESTIONED THIS ON THE APRIL IA FORUMS AND EVERYONE SEEMS TO AGREE THAT THE REAR BRAKE IS HORRIBLE.. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKE IS 25% OF YOUR TOTAL BRAKING ON THIS TYPE OF BIKE AND THE APRILIA BOOK STATES THAT ANY BRAKE ISSUE CAN CAUSE DEATH. *TR Look up ODI 10203939 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2013: 3 complaints · 2017: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2013	0	0	3
2017	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2013	3	0	0
2017	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Electrical System	Fuel/Propulsion System	Air Bags	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Engine	Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Electrical System	—	0	1 ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10914489 · 8,113 mi THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE STATOR (CHARGING) ASSEMBLY FOR THE APRILIA TUONO V4. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CHARGING SYSTEM, AT MY COST, BECAUSE THE STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP, PREVENTING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY. IN READING A FORUM FOR THIS BIKE, IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND HAS CAUSED MANY TO BE STRANDED. MY STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP WITH MY ODOMETER SHOWING 8,113 MILES. APRILIA HAS PRODUCED A NEW, UPDATED STATOR AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLE TO CHANGE THIS $350 ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHE… Look up ODI 10914489 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Air Bags	1 ODI 11342687 · 100,645 mi EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD THAT SPLASHES UP WHEN YOU GO THROUGH IT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHTS AND PANEL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND GO OUT CAUSING ME TO PULL OVER UNTIL WHAT EVER HAPPENED GOES BACK ON. SINCE THERE ARE RURAL AREAS, NO LIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE BY. ONGOING SINCE WE GOT THE CAR, BUT SINCE WE MOVED UP TO OREGON IN 2007 IT HAS INCREASED DUE TO RAIN. Look up ODI 11342687 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi THE VEHICLE, A 2012 APRILIA TUONO V4R, STALLED WHILE IN TRANSIT ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACTING ERRATICALLY AS INDICATED BY THE DASHBOARD SETTINGS AND A WARNING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER THE NEXT SHUTDOWN. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AN ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A REVISED PART IDENTIFIED HERE: HTTP://WWW.AF1RACING.COM/STORE/SCRIPTS/PRODVIEW.ASP?IDPRODUCT=40351 THE ISSUE IS DOCUMENT BY MULTIPLE OWNERS HERE: HTTP://WWW.APRILIAFORUM.COM/FORUMS/SH… Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Engine	1 ODI 10914489 · 8,113 mi THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE STATOR (CHARGING) ASSEMBLY FOR THE APRILIA TUONO V4. IN MY EXPERIENCE, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CHARGING SYSTEM, AT MY COST, BECAUSE THE STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP, PREVENTING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY. IN READING A FORUM FOR THIS BIKE, IT IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE AND HAS CAUSED MANY TO BE STRANDED. MY STATOR BURNED ITSELF UP WITH MY ODOMETER SHOWING 8,113 MILES. APRILIA HAS PRODUCED A NEW, UPDATED STATOR AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE MOTORCYCLE TO CHANGE THIS $350 ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHE… Look up ODI 10914489 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	1 ODI 10621321 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA TUONO MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ATTEMPT TO START WITHOUT THE START BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO START WHEN THE KILL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 10/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WOULD START IN ANY GEAR WITHOUT … Look up ODI 10621321 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 30.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 10,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10808661 · 10,000 mi

WARMED UP ENGINE, SAT ON BIKE, STARTED OFF DOWN DRIVEWAY AND THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AND WAS REVVING UP TO 5000 RPM . BIKE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AT FIRST BUT WAS STOPPED WITH THE CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. ENGINE WAS REVVING OUT OF CONTROL BETWEEN 1000 AND 5000 RPM. ENGINE SHUT OFF WITH KEY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE LIGHT WAS ON.

Look up ODI 10808661 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi

Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10870636 · 11,236 mi

THE STATOR QUITE CHARGING AND VOLTAGE DROPPED TO BELOW 10.2V ON 6/28/2015 11,236 MILES STALLED ON HIGHWAY. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ON 5/24/2016 @15,500 MILES STATOR HAS FAILED AGAIN.

Look up ODI 10870636 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 8,664 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10808661 · 10,000 mi

Look up ODI 10808661 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10904555 · 7,327 mi

Look up ODI 10904555 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b