CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Vespa GTS 300 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (7 reports).
2020 Vespa GTS 300 recalls
Brake Pipe Defect Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Improperly galvanized brake pipe terminals can cause excessive travel of the front and/or rear brake levers during braking.
Most common 2020 Vespa GTS 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Front brake handle frozen, cannot squeeze . This will not allow me to operate mt front brakes.
While I was driving the rear brakes started to a bite stiff .. when I went to stop I had to apply more pressure then usually.. i felt like the abs started and all of of sudden the brake lever stiffened up and i couldn't press the brakes any longer . I lost my rear brakes .. I'm glad I had my front brakes and I was able to get home driving slowly. But the rear brakes are locked up . I looked up my year 2020 gts 300 model it shows that there is a recall for that situation but when I type in my vin it says it's not a recall on the vin but it's the same issue and year that it's affected ?
- During one of my rides my rear brake malfunctioned. - If needed, yes it is available for inspection. - Due to the malfunction of the brake I almost crashed. Luckily I was able to stop my scooter (Vespa) using only front brake. - Yes the problem was confirmed by independent service. - Problem was inspected and confirmed by official service. - No warning lamps or any sort of messages were displayed on my speedometer. ABS and ASR light stitched off as it should after 5kph (3.1mph). My Vespa has only approx. 900 mi and it is strange to have that kind of issues this "early".
While driving scooter, rear brake lever became immovable. First time it happened, I used both hands and squeezed it very hard and hear an audible pop/crack and the lever released. Checked over scoot and had no leaks, and lever felt normal, so continued to ride. Approx a month later after sitting for 18 days, went to ride it and it was locked up again. Squeezed lever hard and broke free again, no signs of leaking. Drove to work that afternoon, and by the time I left to come home 5 hours later, it was locked up again. Broke free again and drove home. At that point I started looking online on the Vespa groups to see if anybody else has had this issue and came across this thread describin
After the Vespa has sat for a couple days, the rear (right) brake lever locks up and is unable to be pulled after the ABS light goes out. Usually, I can pull pressure to the lever and it will free up. This started happening around the end of August 2022. Today, 12-3-2022, I tried to ride the Vespa after sitting for a few days and the lever is totally locked up and will not free itself. The Vespa is totally unridable now that the brakes do not work. I have spoken to my dealer and Piaggio USA on the phone and they verified that it may be the ABS unit that has failed but the dealer is pretty far away and I am unable to ride the Vespa. This is a serious safety issue. The Vespa only has ab
2020 Vespa GTS 300 questions
Does the 2020 Vespa GTS 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Vespa GTS 300: Brake Pipe Defect Can Lengthen Stopping Distance. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Vespa GTS 300?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (7), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Vespa GTS 300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.