AI Damage2013 Aprilia Tuono: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Aprilia Tuono filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 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.
This vehicle had a failed stator which caused the vehicle to shutdown completely on the highway. The vehicle would not restart. The stator is the charging system. This is a known defect as aprilia has issued an updated part #. Just one dealer in the us has sold 185 of the replacement new part # stators.
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.
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.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tuono has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Aprilia Tuono?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Aprilia Tuono?
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 2013 Aprilia Tuono 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 2026-11-06.