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2016 Ducati XdiavelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-085 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 54%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kEngine, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel has problems

3 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
Engine10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2016 Ducati Xdiavel 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 →

54%repaired · 2023 Q2

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 21V-085 · Feb 17, 2021 · 1,601 vehicles · 872 repaired

Risk. A falling motorcycle can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2018 Q1

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 16V-729 · Oct 12, 2016 · 1,433 vehicles · 1,152 repaired

Risk. If the lower stand place screw becomes loose it can cause the bike to fall, or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2018 Q1

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 16V-679 · Sep 20, 2016 · 1,433 vehicles · 1,152 repaired

Risk. A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may 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

2016 vs. every other Xdiavel 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 median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Xdiavel owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DUCATI XDIAVEL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BOLT THAT HELD THE SPRING TO THE SIDE STAND DETACHED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT…
Complaint 11075296 · Feb 27, 2018 · 4,700 miles

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