2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
2021: 1
Pattern summary
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11434717 · 2021-09-28 (September 28, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85Tt. The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speed. a driver pulled up next to me and informed me that the rear wheel was “crooked” The contact pulled off to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. Turns out that one of the pin connections that connects the swingarm to the rest of the subframe had either become disconnected or had never been connected properly from the factory. The contact was able to slowly was able to ride to their residence. The contact had the motorcycle towed to a local …
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11434717 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V857000 · Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Reported: 2019-12-02 (December 2, 2019)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The final drive output seal may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Consequence: An oil leak onto the rear tire may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the final drive transmission box for an oil leak, and install an extra seal. If an oil leak is found, both seals and the gasket will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1904.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V858000 · Equipment
Reported: 2019-12-03 (December 3, 2019)
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2020 Moto Guzzi V 85 TT motorcycles. The footrest mounting pin retaining clip may break, allowing the pin to disconnect and the footrest to fall off the motorcycle.
Consequence: A footrest that falls off while the motorcycle is in motion may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining rings on all four footrests. If any of the clips are found to be defective, the dealer will replace the retaining clips on all four footrest pins, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PGJZZQ1905.
NHTSA campaign record ↗