Ducati Diavel Problems by Year
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Diavel, across 11 model years (2011–2023). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ducati Diavel years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Diavel model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Diavel: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 Diavel: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2011 Diavel: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 Diavel: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2018 Diavel: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Diavel: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati Diavel problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Diavel model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Diavel | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Diavel | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2019 Diavel | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2018 Diavel | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Diavel | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2016 Diavel | 3 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Diavel | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 Diavel | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 Diavel | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2012 Diavel | 5 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Diavel | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Diavel years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (6), 2012 (5), 2011 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati Diavel?
Service Brakes, with 9 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Ducati Diavel have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.