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2015 Ducati ScramblerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-891 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 59%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ducati Scrambler has problems

8 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
Fuel/propulsion system30
Service brakes30
Power train10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2015 Ducati Scrambler 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.

59%repaired · 2018 Q2

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 16V-891 · Dec 12, 2016 · 5,502 vehicles · 3,230 repaired

Risk. If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down.

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 Scrambler 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 Scrambler median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ducati Scrambler, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Scrambler owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT HAD 350 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I FELT A LIQUID SPLASH ONTO MY LEFT FOOT AND LEG. AT THIS SAME TIME I NOTICED THE ENGINE CUT OFF AND I WAS COASTING WITHOUT POWER. I QUICKLY AVOIDED TRAFFIC AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE…
Complaint 10889355 · Jul 28, 2016 · 350 miles
I PICKED THE MOTORCYCLE UP FROM HAVING THROTTLE CABLE REPLACED, AND RODE IT HOME ABOUT 75 MILES. I WENT OUT THE NEXT MORNING, AND WHEN I STARTED IT THE FUEL PUMP WAS MAKING A LOUD NOISE. I RAN IT A BIT AND THE FUEL PUMP WAS WHINING THE WHOLE TIME. I TOOK THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY…
Complaint 10761418 · Sep 3, 2015 · 1,000 miles

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