NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Vespa dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE, describing incidents dated November 4, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11637377 · Filed
The anti-lock brake module has been failing on hundreds of 2020 GTS300s. When it fails, the brake lever is locked or hard to pull, leading to the inability to brake. Vespa not only does not acknowledge this, the part is $1400 plus labor to repair.
Reduced Braking Ability
NHTSA #19V826000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2019 · Piaggio Group Americas. Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,328 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign PP2ZZQ1904_GTS · Owners notified November 27, 2019 · Vehicles built March 12, 2019 – September 6, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2019 Vespa GTV 300, GTS 300, and 2020 Vespa GTS 300 HPE scooters. The brake lines may have been improperly galvanized, allowing hydrogen to be released into the brake fluid.
Safety consequence
Hydrogen in the braking system can reduce the brake lever's ability to activate the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Piaggio will notify owners, and dealers will install front and rear master cylinder brake flush fittings, and perform a complete brake system flush, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact Piaggio customer service at 1-212-380-4433. Piaggio's number for this recall is PP2ZZQ1904_GTS.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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