AI Damage2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 12
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 12 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 12 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 12 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that he smelled and saw smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was repaired according to recall 05v506000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) in february 2009 because of the same symptoms. Approximately two months later, the failure occurred again.
Upon starting my 2002 aprilia futura motorcycle on april 16 2006, within about 30 seconds, smoke started coming up from under the gas tank. I had the bike towed into the dealership, which is now telling me there is a slow leak from the fuel lines and fuel pump, which need to be replaced at a cost of over $300 in parts…
I noticed a gas smell on my way to work one day and thought it was the old car next to me at the stop sign. When I got home later that day I realized it was my bike. When I pulled the tank up I saw a very bad leak coming from the pictured plastic fitting.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,160 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 28% most complained about).
On average one model year of the RST 1000 Futura has 7 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 12, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 12. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (50%), fuel system, fuel smell (42%), A/C or heater (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Aprilia RST 1000 Futura from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.