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2013 Ducati DiavelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 Ducati Diavel, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 14, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ducati Diavel has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Ducati Diavel recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 12V-376 · Aug 3, 2012 · 27 vehicles

Risk. The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Diavel year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diavel median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ducati Diavel, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Extended Stopping DistancePE21003 · closed Jul 9, 2021
    Led to recall 21V-315
In owners' words

What Diavel owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUCATI DIAVEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE PRESSURE SENSOR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO GARCIA MOTO BMW INDIAN DUCATI MOTUS KTM (8821 WADFORD DR., RALEIGH, NC 27616, [PHONE]) WHERE IT…
Complaint 11101850 · Jun 14, 2018 · 7,500 miles

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