How many recalls does the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel have?

The 2016 Ducati Xdiavel has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Ducati Xdiavel 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?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2016 Ducati Xdiavel Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ducati Xdiavel has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,376 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21V315000 2021-05-04 5,909 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

STRUCTURE 21V085000 2021-02-17 1,601 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby.

Remedy

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.

STRUCTURE 16V729000 2016-10-12 1,433 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 TRAIN 16V679000 2016-09-20 1,433 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUSPENSION

Total complaints5

What owners report

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

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-06-30

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-06-30

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-02-24

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-02-24

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-04-01