Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 6, 2023
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-23-005)
Incorrectly Installed Passenger Backrest May Break
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V820000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 2,906
Consequence Summary:
A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 25.46
September 6, 2023
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-23-004)
Side Stand May Open Unexpectedly While Riding
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XDiavel S and XDiavel Standard motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fail, causing the side stand to open while riding and resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
NHTSA ID: 23V620000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 842
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.04
May 26, 2023
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-23-003)
Headlight Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Panigale V2 motorcycles. The dashboard could automatically switch from low beam headlights to the headlight daylight position lamp (DRL), in automatic setting mode. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V377000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 3,315
Consequence Summary:
Lights that automatically switch from low beams to the daylight position can reduce visibility during night riding, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the dashboard software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53
April 6, 2023
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-23-002)
Passenger Foot Pegs May Break
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2023 Diavel V4 motorcycles. The right and/or left side passenger foot pegs may break while mounting or riding the motorcycle.
NHTSA ID: 23V250000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 293
Consequence Summary:
A broken foot peg can cause the passenger to suddenly lose their foot support, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the right and/or left side passenger foot pegs, free of charge. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.88
March 16, 2023
(Campaign #: SRV-RCL-23-001)
Right Side Bag May Contact Exhaust
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain Ducati Performance Desert X Soft Side Bags Kits with part number 96781971AA, designed to fit 2023 DesertX motorcycles. The right-side bag may contact the exhaust during motorcycle use.
NHTSA ID: 23E021000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
A bag that contacts the motorcycle exhaust can burn and may catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
As an interim action, dealers will provide owners updated assembly instructions. Once parts are available, dealers will install a new right-side bag frame. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.08