2019 Ducati SupersportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Ducati Supersport, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-315 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 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
Service brakes21
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Visibility/wiper10

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

3 recalls

2019 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 →

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

2019 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I purchased the vehicle in May 2024, with 699 miles. Currently the motorcycle has only 720 miles on it. After buying the vehicle and before riding the bike, I called the local Ducati Dealership to inquire about any open recalls, and I was informed by the Mountain Motorsports Dealership that the…
Complaint 11593559 · Jun 10, 2024
Urgent, this Ducati purchase posed a great danger to my safety and life due to the loss of rear braking ability and a fire that was a result of brake fluid spilling on to the exhaust system, this failure posed a great danger to my life, should I had loss this ability to brake due to a sudden slow…
Complaint 11432729 · Sep 13, 2021

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