2010 Vespa GTS 300: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 66.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 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 | 3 |
| 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: 3; 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 (3). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. 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 10457097 · 2012-05-02 (May 2, 2012)
AFTER RIDING HOME FROM DEALER SHIP 18 MILES, AT 292 MILES ON IT, AND CYCLE AT A WARM OPERATION TEMPERATURE IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND ACTED AS IF VAPOR LOCKED. RESTARTED FINE WHEN COOL HOURS LATER. HAS REPEATED THE SAME CONDITION EVERY TIME SINCE , ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES AND HAS LESS THAN 390 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SHIP SO FAR THINKS IT HAS GASOLINE IN THE CHARCOLE CANISTER. I HAVE AN APPONTMENT TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT TOMORROW. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 310 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509892 · 2013-04-29 (April 29, 2013)
VESPA GTS SUPER 300IE (2010) FAILED TO START ON TWO OCCASIONS. EACH FAILURE WAS AFTER VESPA HAD WARMED UP AND HAD BEEN SWITCHED OFF FOR SHORT TIME. RESTART WITH WARM ENGINE FAILED. FUEL PUMP WOULD NOT OPERATE. FUEL PUMP "REMOTE" RELAY CLICKED ON FOR TWO SECONDS (AS NORMAL WHEN IGNITION SWITCHED ON), BUT FUEL PUMP DID NOT OPERATE. AFTER VESPA REMAINED OFF FOR OVER AN HOUR, IT STARTED NORMALLY. STRANDED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 550 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10572577 · 2014-03-15 (March 15, 2014)
VESPA SHUTS DOWN OUT OF THE BLUE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY - TWICE WITHIN 2 MONTHS, ONE TIME IN THE FAST LANE, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF SINCE I HAD TO WAIT (AT 9:30 PM AT THE MEDIAN ON A HIGH TRAFFIC FREEWAY) FOR THE AAA TO HAUL ME TO THE SHOP. THANKS TO CHP OFFICERS WHO PROVIDED SUPPORT AND LIGHT DURING MY UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE. READING THE ARTICLES ABOUT GM ENGINE SHUTDOWNS MAKES ME FILE MY INCIDENT AND WONDERING, WHETHER THERE ARE RECALLS FOR VESPAS, TOO? HAVING YOUR MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS AT NIGHT ON THE F…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,756 miles reported. Look up ODI 10572577 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V066000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2015-02-04 (February 4, 2015)
Piaggio Group Americas Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Vespa GTS 250, GTV 250, GTS Super 250, 2011 Vespa LX 150, LXV 150, S 150, 2010-2011 Vespa GTS 300, GTV 300, GTS Super 300, 2009-2010 Piaggio MP3 250, BV 250 Tourer, and 2010 BV 300 Tourer motorcycles. Due to a defective fuel pump, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.
Consequence: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.
NHTSA campaign record ↗