2021 APRILIA RS 660

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 18 TSBs

ENGINE

Defect Description

Aprilia is recalling certain 2021 RS 660 and Tuono 660 motorcycles. The engine crankshaft connecting rod may break due to improper heat-treatment.

Consequence

A broken connecting rod can cause a sudden engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Aprilia customer service at 1-212-380-4400. Aprilia's number for this recall is PA2ZZQ2107.

308 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Aprilia USA, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL	1

Incident date: Aug 9, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS660 motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at 80 mph on a closed track, the contact was approaching a left turn when attempting to brake but the electronic control unit of the braking system did not work which caused the motorcycle to cartwheel and crash landin... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 9, 2021

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 28, 2012

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 30 mph, the motorcycle abruptly stalled. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle and rode to the dealer. The contact had not received a diagnostic report. The contact stated that the motorcycle had been taken to the d... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Aprilia RS 660. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal vibrating sound as the alarm pressure warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his house, and then the dealer informed him ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 APRILIA RS 660

18 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	1
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)	1
100000 POWER TRAIN	1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Aprilia motorcycle (various models): Management and operation of the Li (Lithium) battery code 2D000579 ear Dealer / Service Centre, the ever-increasing use of Lithium (Li) batteries on Piaggio Group motorcycle and scooter models require

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dear Dealer / Service Centre / Authorised Workshop, We wish to inform that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine of the model in question is available. We remind you that the P.A.D.S. must be updated to the latest rele

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

We hereby inform you that with regard to the rear brake system on the vehicles in question, in the event that an annoying noise occurs during use, which can be presented as a low or high frequency whistle, this can be eliminated with the

100000 POWER TRAIN

Gear shift lever (code 2B007256 RS-Tuono 660; code 2B010035 Tuareg 660) Dear Dealer / Service Centre, We hereby inform you that in a limited production lot of the models in question, non-compliant parts may have been installed, for this r

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dear Dealer / Service Center, this to announce that, due to the supply of a limited batch of connecting rods subjected to a heat treatment that does not comply with the standards, a limited number of VINs have been blocked on PWM for the Ap

350000 EQUIPMENT

We hereby inform you that, after updating the P.A.D.S. diagnostic tool to the latest release available, a software update is available relating to the calibration of the instrument panel of the aforementioned model(s). The operation refe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

[A_210574_TC_EN] Aprilia RS - Tuono 660: Availability of engine ECU calibration update Dear Dealer / Service Center, Please note that a software update for the engine control unit map is now available once the PADS diagnostic tool is updat

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

[A_210573_TC_EN] Aprilia RS - Tuono 660: Availability of engine ECU calibration update Dear Dealer / Service Center, Please note that a software update for the engine control unit map is now available once the PADS diagnostic tool is updat

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Aprilia RS & Tuono 660: New ABS ECU calibration (2) - Technical update - Campaign Code: PA2ZZQ2103_AP2_PGA Dear Dealer / Service Center, As part of the continuous and strict quality sampling plans of the components installed on our vehicle

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Aprilia RS 660 and Tuono 660: Exhaust valve clearance - Technical update - Campaign Code: PA0ZZQ2101_Stock-PA0ZZQ2101_Sold Dear Dealer / Service Center, through the ongoing, stringent quality control activities we perform on the components

APRILIA RS 660 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the APRILIA RS 660 across all model years (2021–2021).

1 Total Recalls

8 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

APRILIA RS 660 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	1	View
2022	0	3	View
2021 (current)	1	4

Other APRILIA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DORSODURO	5	1	View
TUONO 1000 R	5	2	View
RST 1000 FUTURA	4	13	View
RSV4 1100 E5+ FACTORY	4	0	View
RSV4 1100 E5+	4	0	View
RSV4 RR	4	0	View
TUONO 1100 E5+	4	0	View
SCARABEO 200	4	2	View