How many recalls does the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S have?

The 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2016 Ducati Xdiavel S Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,589 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 23V820000 2023-12-06 2,906 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.

Consequence

A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17V812000 2017-12-15 6,758 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 CafÃ© Racer…

Consequence

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

WHEELS 16V370000 2016-05-26 925 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.

Consequence

If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to prevent the wheel from being improperly installed. Any wheel that is found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I purchased a puig aftermarket windscreen for my xdiavel. It came to me with bolts to replace the oem bolts that hold the handlebars on to the bike. The bolts that puig supplies with their windscreen are far too short to be safe. I notified the seller, they referred me to puig hi-tech of usa. Puig…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-10-20

“I purchased a puig aftermarket windscreen for my xdiavel. It came to me with bolts to replace the oem bolts that hold the handlebars on to the bike. The bolts that puig supplies with their windscreen are far too short to be safe. I notified the seller, they referred me to puig hi-tech of usa. Puig…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-10-20

“I purchased a puig aftermarket windscreen for my xdiavel. It came to me with bolts to replace the oem bolts that hold the handlebars on to the bike. The bolts that puig supplies with their windscreen are far too short to be safe. I notified the seller, they referred me to puig hi-tech of usa. Puig…”

STEERING · reported 2016-10-20