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...
2007-2010 · 3 model years
Piaggio MP3 250 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Piaggio MP3 250 across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the steering.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
MP3 250 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common MP3 250 problems
Piaggio MP3 250 recalls 1
Latest MP3 250 complaints
2007 Piaggio mp3 250 scooter with a faulty steering mechanism. Consumer states that wheels did not turn even thought the handle bars did. He also states that pinch bolt was not inspected before it left the factory and was extremely loose. *Kb the consumer was informed by the repair shop, that the scooter was considered totaled, because the frame was bent as a result of the accident.
Steering handlebar clamp bolt loosened causing loss of steering control. I exited my driveway on the morning of december 6th, 2007, turned the handlebar of the scooter to the right and accelerated from a standstill. The scooter headed straight across the street and hit the rear of a neighbors vehicle. The scooter suffered extensive damage and the dealership said it was not cost effective to repair. The scooter is only 3 months old and has 511 miles on the odometer. Upon examination after the incident, I...
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discovered the loosened bolt. There is no other backup retaining system to prevent handlebar loosing clamping force on the steering tube. The design needs to be altered to make the handlebar secure on the steering tube even if the clamp bolt loosened. The neighbors vehicle suffered minimal damage, a small dent and loosened fender trim. The scooter is a piaggio mp3 250i.E. And not a bv 250 as indicated in vehicle details section. The mp3 is not in the list. *Tr
Questions about the Piaggio MP3 250
Which Piaggio MP3 250 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Piaggio MP3 250 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Piaggio MP3 250 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Piaggio MP3 250 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data