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2010 Vespa Gts 300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2010 Vespa Gts 300 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Gts 300 years?

Gts 300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted8 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 3 complaints
Gts 300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Vespa Gts 300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System3100%

Does the 2010 Vespa Gts 300 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V066000Fuel SystemFebruary 4, 2015 · 2,613 units

Defect

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 300 Tourer motorcycles. Due to a defective fuel pump, the affected motorcycles may stall while being operated or may fail to restart after being shut off for 15-20 minutes.

Consequence

If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AFTER RIDING HOME FROM DEALER SHIP 18 MILES, AT 292 MILES ON IT, AND CYCLE AT A WARM OPERATION TEMPERATURE IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND ACTED AS IF VAPOR LOCKED. RESTARTED FINE WHEN COOL HOURS LATER. HAS REPEATED THE SAME CONDITION EVERY TIME SINCE , ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES AND HAS LESS THAN 390 MILES ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 19, 2012

2010 Vespa Gts 300 — common questions

Is the 2010 Vespa Gts 300 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Vespa Gts 300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Vespa Gts 300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.