2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
2021: 1
Pattern summary
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft leads the component reports. 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11434717 · 2021-09-28 (September 28, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local …
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11434717 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V857000 · Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Reported: 2019-12-02 (December 2, 2019)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The final drive output seal may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Consequence: An oil leak onto the rear tire may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the final drive transmission box for an oil leak, and install an extra seal. If an oil leak is found, both seals and the gasket will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1904.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V858000 · Equipment
Reported: 2019-12-03 (December 3, 2019)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break, allowing the pin to disconnect and the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.
Consequence: A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any of the clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1905.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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.
| Component | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11727861The transmission drops out of 6th gear to natural when accelerating. |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11475627 · 5,200 miThe 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 lo… |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | 1100.0%ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 1100.0%ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11727861The transmission drops out of 6th gear to natural when accelerating. |
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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | Too few reports for a range | 700 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … |
| Structure | Too few reports for a range | 700 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | 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.
2020: 1 complaints · 2021: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 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 | Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | — | 1ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … |
| Structure | 1ODI 11434717 · 700 miThe contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local … | — |
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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.