Every 2016 Ducati Xdiavel recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seats · NHTSA 23V820000
Jun 12, 2023Seats:Motorcycle
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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 SRV-RCL-23-005.
Full recall details for 23V820000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V315000
Apr 5, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V315000 →Structure · NHTSA 21V085000
Feb 17, 2021Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V085000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 17V812000
Dec 15, 2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- 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 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
- Risk
- If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V812000 →Structure · NHTSA 16V729000
Dec 10, 2016Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
- 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).
Full recall details for 16V729000 →Power Train · NHTSA 16V679000
Sep 20, 2016Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V679000 →Wheels · NHTSA 16V370000
May 26, 2016Wheels:Rim
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-001.
Full recall details for 16V370000 →
2016 Ducati Xdiavel complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel. Ducati has issued at least 40 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes2
- Engine1
- Power Train1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (23)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (21)
- Equipment (20)
- Electrical System (14)
- Suspension (7)
- Engine (4)
Read Ducati Xdiavel owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2016 DUCATI XDIAVELJul 7, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11110059
“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.”
2016 DUCATI XDIAVEL SOct 27, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10919344
“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.”
2016 DUCATI XDIAVELMar 2, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11076017
“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.”
2016 DUCATI XDIAVELFeb 27, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11075296
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