Model year record

2016 Ducati XDiavel recalls & problems

The 2016 Ducati XDiavel has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (1 complaint).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 4, 2021

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V3150005,909 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

StructureFeb 17, 2021

Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Recall 21V0850001,601 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fatigue under load, resulting in failure of the side stand assembly and a potential for the motorcycle to fall when stationary on the stand.
Risk: A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 15 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-001.

StructureOct 12, 2016

Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Recall 16V7290001,433 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The side stand plate lower fastening screw on the affected motorcycles may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall. Additionally, during normal use on the road, the loosening of the lower screw could cause damage to the side stand sensor switch, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: If the lower stand place screw becomes loose it can cause the bike to fall, or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot and side stand plate fastening screw, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003(B).

Power trainSep 20, 2016

Driveline › Differential unit

Recall 16V6790001,433 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Ducati XDiavel motorcycles manufactured July 7, 2015, to June 22, 2016. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
Risk: A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new washer under the final drive pulley retaining nut and increase the tightening torque, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-16-003.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	1	—
Engine	1	—
Power train	1	—
Service brakes	1	—
Suspension	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
AFTER 6 MONTHS OF PURCHASE MY MOTORCYCLE REAR BRAKE WAS UNUSABLE. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT WAS SITTING IN MY GARAGE FOR A MONTH AND THE REAR BRAKE WENT COMPLETELY AWAY. FINALLY THEY REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. WEBSITE HAS A MULTITUDE OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS. ALSO FRONT FORKS LEAKS PREMATURELY WHAT CAN CAUSE STEERING SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO A PREVAILING PROBLEM WITH DUCATI MOTORCYLES DESPITE THEIR CLAIM THEY USE PREMIER COMPONENTS. (MY BMW BIKES DON'T HAVE THESE PROBLEMS.) ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT DUCATI UNDER THE VIN.
Jun 30, 2018 · 6,750 miles
Power train
THE DRIVE BELT DEVELOPED A DEEP GROOVE TO THE POINT OF NEARLY TEARING THROUGH ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BELT DUE TO A ROCK BECOMING WEDGED BETWEEN THE FRONT PULLEY AND THE ENGINE CASE. THIS PROBLEM IS BEING REPORTED IN VERY HIGH NUMBERS ON FORUMS DEVOTED TO THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE. ON ONE PARTICULAR FORUM, A POLL SHOWED THAT 29% OF OWNERS HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEIR DRIVE BELT BECAUSE OF ROCK DAMAGE. TYPICALLY, MOTORCYCLE BELTS SHOULD LAST 50,000-100,000 MILES, MY BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER 7500 MILES. AN EXAMINATION OF THE BELT GUARD WILL DEMONSTRATE THAT THE BELT IS INSUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED FROM ROAD DEBRIS DURING OPERATION.
Apr 1, 2017 · 7,500 miles
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DUCATI XDIAVEL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOLT THAT HELD THE SPRING TO THE SIDE STAND DETACHED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V812000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.
Feb 24, 2018 · 4,700 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Extended Stopping DistanceClosedLed to recall 21V315000
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel motorcycles.The consumers were alleging that the rear brakes would not properly function unless the rear brake pedal was applied several times or that there was a total loss of rear braking during normal applications, increasing the risk of a crash. In a March 2020 meeting, Ducati indicated that they were aware of certain models in which air may enter the motorcycles' rear braking system through the brake lines, due to exposure to heat from the exhaust system. Although this condition compromises rear braking performance, Ducati stated that they did not consider this to be a…
PE21003 · opened Feb 18, 2021 · closed Jul 9, 2021