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2018 Ducati SupersportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Ducati Supersport, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-315 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ducati Supersport has problems

4 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
Visibility/wiper30
Service brakes10

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

4 recalls

2018 Ducati Supersport 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.

57%repaired · 2024 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V-315 · May 4, 2021 · 5,909 vehicles · 3,383 repaired

Risk. Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2020 Q4

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 18V-835 · Nov 27, 2018 · 2,742 vehicles · 2,230 repaired

Risk. If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2021 Q1

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 18V-793 · Nov 9, 2018 · 1,676 vehicles · 1,408 repaired

Risk. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2019 Q4

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 18V-371 · Jun 5, 2018 · 1,462 vehicles · 1,240 repaired

Risk. If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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

2018 vs. every other Supersport 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 Supersport median. How we score

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

What Supersport owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THERE IS AN ON GOING AND VERY WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE DUCATI SUPERSPORT 939 S & NON-S MODELS - VIBRATING MIRRORS. WHEN THROTTLING TO SPEEDS OF 30+MPH ON THE STREET AND FREEWAYS THE VIBRATING ISSUE STARTS TO HAPPEN. I HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED CONCERN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A REPLACEMENT FIX FOR IT…
Complaint 11344001 · Aug 8, 2020 · 700 miles
THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS WERE REPLACED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 18V-793 RECALL. THE RECALL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE MIRROR PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST AND THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE PROBLEM. THEY PERFORM THE SAME AS BEFORE THE RECALL REPLACEMENT.
Complaint 11204395 · Apr 29, 2019

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