AI Damage2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- Fuel system: 7 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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 | 7 | 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.
Gas tank leaks from bottom and could have blown my house up but luckily the charger next to it was not plugged in. The plastic tank is warped from engine heat and it is a engineering defect they should pay for a new tank.
This could have been catastrophic if a fire had resulted. The quick disconnected did not appear to have been stressed in any way while raising the tank. It just cracked as the rubber fuel line was slightly moved. I am currently searching for metal quick disconnects to replace the broken plastic ones.
Fuel leak at fuel pump mounting plate and and plastic fuel tank junction. Replaced existing o-ring seal; new o-ring unable to seal large gap created by warped plastic gas tank. Fuel leak due to tank warping along lower edge between fuel pump mounting plate screws.
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (14%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R?
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 2001 Aprilia RSV 1000 R 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.
Read also
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.