AI Damage2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800: common problems
The maker issued 12 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 12
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- New ECU Software Product
Brutale 800 RR MY 2017 Euro 4 from VIN... V001403
- New ECU Software Product
Brutale 800 RC - Pirelli MY 2017 Euro 4 from VIN... V001403
- New ECU Software Product
Remapping of Brutale 800 RC - Pirelli MY 2017 Euro 4 from VIN... V001403
- New ECU Software Product
Remapping of Brutale 800 RR MY 2017 Euro 4 from VIN... V001403
- Recall 2817-18RC02 Fork axle carrier Product
Brutale 800 â Brutale 800 RC â Brutale 800 RR â Brutale 800 RR AMERICA â Brutale 800 RR PIRELLI â DRAGSTER RC â DRAGSTER RR â F3 675 â F3 800 â RVS#1
- New ECU Software Product
Brutale 800 RR - America Euro 4 my 2018 from vin...V001403 to ...vin 002688
- New ECU Software Product
B3 800 Euro 4 MY until 2018 from VIN...V000012 until VIN ... V003058 included
- New ECU Software Product
Brutale 800 RC/LH/Pirelli Euro 4 from MY 2018 from VIN...V001580 to VIN... V004337 included
- New ECU Software Product
Brutale 800 RR / America Euro 4 from MY 2018 from VIN... V001403 to VIN...V004357 included
- New ECU software Product
Brutale 800 Euro 4 up to my 2019 From VIN:....000012 Up to VIN:....003058
- Reprogramming of E-Shock GPS Module code 8000C9312 (E5 version) Product
All E5 models equipped with GPS modules code 8000C9312
- New ECU software update Brutale 800 RR Euro 4 from MY 2017 from VIN
JV001403 to VIN: ...... MV006950
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 12 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800?
NHTSA lists 12 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 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 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.
Other 2018 models
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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 2026-11-04.