NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11018163: 2026 Aprilia Tuono 660

Official manufacturer communication context for 2026 Aprilia Tuono 660, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11018163 summary graphic for 2026 Aprilia Tuono 660
11018163NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 E5+ MY25, RS and Tuono 660 E5+: PMP4 ECU calibration update The main improvements introduced with this calibration are: Infotainment: irreversible blocking of the ECU in the event of pairing by the smartphone. The correct procedure is for the PMP4 to be paired by searching from the instrument cluster, not from the smartphone; Infotainment: possible malfunctions of the intercom while listening to music or making calls; Infotainment: resetting the call time count after approximately 4 minutes of conversation, Infotainment :(only RS-Tuono 660 E5+): failure to connect the PMP4 to the instrument cluster. The above operation is to be understood as included in the normal maintenance activities to be carried out together with the pre-delivery or the first appropriate visit to the workshop for vehicles in use.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
ApriliaTuono 6602026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11018163?

Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1100 E5+ MY25, RS and Tuono 660 E5+: PMP4 ECU calibration update The main improvements introduced with this calibration are: Infotainment: irreversible blocking of the ECU in the event of pairing by the smartphone. The correct procedure is for the PMP4 to be paired by searching from the instrument cluster, not from the smartphone; Infotainment: possible malfunctions of the intercom while.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

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