2016 Ducati XDIAVEL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
6,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Braking behavior
2
66.7%
Engine operation
1
33.3%
Steering behavior
1
33.3%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
Structure:Body
1
Suspension
1
Component breakdown data
Category
Count
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
Structure:Body
1
Suspension
1
Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
2018
3
Complaints over time data
Category
Count
2018
3
2018: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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.
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 W…
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 T…
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V679000 · Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Reported: 2016-09-20 (September 20, 2016)
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
100.0%Usable mileage3 / 3 records
100.0%Valid incident date3 / 3 records
100.0%Valid filing date3 / 3 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates3 / 3 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Engine
133.3%ODI 11075296 · 4,700 mi
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.
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 W…
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 T…
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.
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 T…
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Engine
Too few reports for a range
4,700 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 11075296 · 4,700 mi
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.
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 W…
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 T…
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.
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 T…
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month
Complaints
Campaigns announced
Examples
2024-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2024-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-09
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-10
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-11
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2025-12
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-01
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-02
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-03
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-04
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-05
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-06
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-07
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-08
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)
0
None
No examples available for this selection.
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2019
0
0
0
2020
0
0
0
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2019
0
0
0
2020
0
0
0
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Engine
Power Train
Service Brakes
Structure:Body
Suspension
Engine
—
0
0
1ODI 11075296 · 4,700 mi
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.
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 T…
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.
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 T…
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
1 mentions · 33.3% of complaints
Median mileage: 4,700 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 11075296 · 4,700 mi
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.