Vespa GTS 300 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
525 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 13 complaints (53.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 53.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Service Brakes: 7; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Seats: 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 | 6 |
| 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: 6; 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 (6). 7 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 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11328860 · 2020-06-15 (June 15, 2020)
OUT OF SEEMINGLY NOWHERE, FRONT BRAKES REDUCED TO 10% AND REAR BRAKES TO 50%. IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO DEALER. RECALL PART IS IN IT'S 3RD WEEK OF WAITING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 321 miles reported. Look up ODI 11328860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11349489 · 2020-08-17 (August 17, 2020)
2020 VESPA GTS 300. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIR UNDER RECALL, THE BRAKES STILL FELT DANGEROUS. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11349489 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 ↗
Owner report 11461310 · 2022-04-19 (April 19, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Piaggio Vespa GTS 300. The contact stated while driving at 5-10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated he was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving on that same day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an unknown sensor failure. The dealer reinstalled the sensors software; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times and each time the sensor software was reinstalled; however, the f…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11461310 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 0; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1