Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Diavel | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Diavel | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Diavel | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes9
- Engine5
- Electrical system5
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Structure1
- Steering1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Diavel in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The right and/or left-hand side pillion foot peg and may break off, suddenly removing the footrest while riding. This can create a risk of injury, also posing a risk to other road users. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and marke…
A crack can occur close to the fixing point of the number plate support assembly of the motorcycle. This could potentially lead to both tubes of the frame breaking.
The side stand could break causing the motorcycle to fall on its side.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Diavel.
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.
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2011. THE SIDE STAND WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL IN THE PIVOT AREA.
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2010, THROUGH MAY 12, 2011. THE BRASS INSERTS INSTALLED IN THE CHAIN GUARD MAY DEFORM OVER TIME, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER RETAINING SCREWS ON THE REAR SWING-ARM. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER TO BECOME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.
NHTSA recalls