AI Damage2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 78% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 7 complaints (78% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 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 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 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.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle.
An in-tank fuel line between the fuel pump and filter is missing hose clamps and improper fuel line for usa fuels causing fuel pressure lose and erratic engine performance. Stalling and sputtering during maneuvers in traffic can be being very dangerous on a motorcycle or any two wheel vehicle.
Stall at idle. Rough starting. Dealer replaced faulty submersible fuel line, attached clamps to each end where there were none before. Immediately fixed the issue. Aprilia covered this under warranty. This could present a dangerous situation for other owners.
The highbeams were activated; however, they were dimmer than the regular headlights. The dealer stated that the wires were messed up when the abs feature was added. There was no remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 2,850. Updated 01/11/08.
Tl contact owns a 2006 aprilia scarabeo 500 (na). The contact stated that the high beam lights were very dim like a flashlight. Two days after purchasing the vehicle, he returned to the dealer to find out why the high beams were so dim and dense.
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 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Scarabeo 500 has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (67%), fuel system, fuel smell (56%), headlights and tail lights (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500?
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 2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 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.