2023 Ducati Desert X Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 11, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Desert X years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ducati Desert X. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Ducati Desert X problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2
Electrical System1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine267%———
Electrical System133%———
Steering133%———
Unknown or Other133%———
Wheels133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2023: 2202322025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Ducati Desert X recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Ducati Desert X.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

A few blocks before arriving home after work last night, my bike started smoking and when I got home the plastic heat shield on the rear header pipe was on fire. The rear header pipe seems to be broken and dropped causing a major exhaust leak. This is the second time it has happened to me. First…

Engine · received Mar 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11647628

2023 Ducati Desert X dies repeatedly and won't re-start. VIN [XXX] Dates: 30 July to 03 August 2023 Trip to Yosemite. Motorcycle left me stranded 3 Days in a Row. Entire display screen flashes RED Traction Control Error. Motorcycle dies if running. Motorcycle will not re-start. After about 20…

Engine · received Aug 8, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11537157

While driving down a dirt highway in rainy conditions the mud built up under the fender quickly and locked up the front wheel throwing me from the bike. In the attached photos you can see the pivot point at which the mud stressed the fender and caused it to break, in the video you can the point at…

Steering · received May 18, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11522597

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202330

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ducati Desert X?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Ducati Desert X?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Ducati Desert X a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Desert X model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.