Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT peaked in 2022, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Jul 25, 2022 to Mar 30, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 30, 2026Failure Mar 29, 2026Desert Hot Springs, CAEngine, Unknown or other
The transmission drops out of 6th gear to natural when accelerating.
NHTSA complaint 11727861 - Filed Jul 25, 2022Failure Jul 20, 20225,200 milesDanville, KYPower train
The contact owns a 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the motorcycle started to decelerate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while engaging the throttle, the motorcycle accelerated suddenly and he lost his balance on the motorcycle. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer sent a technician to his residence to update the computer software. The contact experienced the failure six times. The contact called the local dealer again and made them aware of the failure. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,200.
NHTSA complaint 11475627
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- G_230658_TC_EN Jul 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Model: Moto Guzzi V85 (all models) Subject: Vehicle stops on road due to lack of battery charge Dear Dealer / Service Centre / Authorised workshop, We hereby inform you that if the vehicle is stopped on the road due to a lack of battery charge, please… - G_220804_TC_EN Jul 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Model: V85 TT Euro 5 (all versions) Subject: Availability of engine ECU calibration update Dear Dealer / Service Centre, We hereby inform you that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine ECU is available, after checking that the P.A… - G_211435_TC_EN Dec 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
V85 TT Euro 5 all versions Subject: ERRATUM Availability of engine ECU calibration update This document cancels and replaces the previous communication dated 24 November 2021 for the V85 TT EMEA – USA versions. Dear Dealer / Service Centre, This is to … - G_211307_TC_EN Nov 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
We hereby inform you that a software update relating to the calibration of the engine ECU is available, after updating the P.A.D.S. diagnostic tool to the latest release available. The above operation is to be understood as included in the normal mainte…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.