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2015 Ducati Monster 821Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Ducati Monster 821, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-335 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 63%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ducati Monster 821 has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

2015 Ducati Monster 821 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.

63%repaired · 2023 Q2

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-335 · May 11, 2021 · 1,312 vehicles · 821 repaired

Risk. Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2015 vs. every other Monster 821 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 Monster 821 median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Monster 821 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Monster 821. The contact stated that while riding at a moderate rate of speed, the rear brakes failed as the motorcycle began to roll backward. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and expressed his concern about the dangers of a possible failure. The…
Complaint 11425862 · Jul 21, 2021 · 1,500 miles

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