Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 30, 2019
Ducati Hypermotard 2020 Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Ducati is recalling 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles due to potential battery terminal breakage causing engine stalls and crash risks. Free repairs available.
Ducati is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles because the battery negative terminal may break, causing sudden power loss and engine stalls that could lead to crashes. Owners should contact Ducati for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79364-ducati-hypermotard-2020-recall-engine-stall-risk.
“Ducati Hypermotard 2020 Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79364-ducati-hypermotard-2020-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V780000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V780000).
Ducati North America recalled certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard motorcycles due to an engine stall risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 30, 2019. Dealers will inspect and reroute the negative battery cable and secure the battery free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ducati Hypermotard 950, 2019-2020
Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP, 2019-2020
What to do
Dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. The battery will be better secured with insulation pads. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
The hazard
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ducati North America has 53 other recalls on record since Jan. 10, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ducati Panigale V4 S (Jan. 28, 2026), Ducati Streetfighter V2 (Dec. 5, 2025), and Ducati Panigale V4 (Sept. 3, 2025). NHTSA has received 3 owner complaints for the 2019 model, with the latest on June 22, 2022. Manufacturers sent 35 technical service bulletins covering the 2019 Hypermotard, with the latest dated Feb. 29, 2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 or 950 SP model. The recall began December 10, 2019, and applies to all these models.
Brand
Ducati
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to schedule a free inspection and repair for your motorcycle.
Get Battery Secured with Insulation Pads
Ducati will install insulation pads to better secure the battery after the repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 41 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V780000 — Ducati Hypermotard 2020 Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Hello,
I own a Ducati Hypermotard 2020 Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 19V780000 from Ducati.
The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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