Does the 2009 Vespa S50 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 Vespa S50 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Vespa dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Vespa S50?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 Vespa S50 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 Vespa S50. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Vespa been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Vespa dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 Vespa S50 recalls, newest first

December 28, 2011NHTSA 11V6030002,147 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary: Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 fly 50 4T 4-valve scooters, model year 2010-2012 vespa LX50 4T 4-valve scooters, and model year 2009-2012 vespa S50 4T 4-valve scooters. The ignition control unit may fail and alter the ignition timing.
Consequence: Improper ignition timing may cause an engine backfire into the airbox, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition control unit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 17, 2012. Owners may contact piaggio customer care helpline at 212-380-4433.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Vespa S50 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system1

Other Vespa S50 years

Other 2009 Vespa models

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Questions

Does the 2009 Vespa S50 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 Vespa S50 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Vespa dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 Vespa S50?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.