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2018 Ducati Xdiavel SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-820 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S 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
Power train10

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

3 recalls

2018 Ducati Xdiavel S 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.

28%repaired · 2026 Q2

Seats: motorcycle

Recall 23V-820 · Dec 6, 2023 · 2,906 vehicles · 825 repaired

Risk. A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2026 Q1

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 23V-620 · Sep 6, 2023 · 842 vehicles · 361 repaired

Risk. Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2019 Q4

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 17V-812 · Dec 15, 2017 · 6,758 vehicles · 5,736 repaired

Risk. If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability 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

2018 vs. every other Xdiavel S 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 Xdiavel S median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Xdiavel S owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2018 Ducati XDiavel S. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the drive belt was damaged in three places. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
Complaint 11587681 · May 8, 2024 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2018 Xdiavel S?

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