2015 Ducati Diavel Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 29, 2026 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Diavel years
Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Diavel. That is the most of any Diavel model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2015 Ducati Diavel problems

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

Engine2
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~1,273 mi
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine233%———
Fuel/propulsion System233%1,273——
Electrical System117%———
Power Train117%———
Service Brakes117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2017: 1201712018: 1201812021: 1202112025: 2202522026: 120261

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 Ducati Diavel recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2015 Ducati Diavel.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.

Recent owner reports

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

Hi [XXX] , Not sure if you are still working at NHTSA….. For what it’s worth, I finally diagnosed my ‘other’ 2015 Ducati with a failed spark plug wire (open circuit). This bike has about 5,000 miles, but has had the symptoms since about 1,000 miles (i.e., almost 10 years). So, Ducati is 2…

Power Train · received May 29, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11740917

While cruising down the highway I shifted up from 4th gear to 5th, power cut off on the engine while going 50 mph. I did an emergency clutch pull and coasted to the emergency lane. Rear tire locked up and i skid to a stop. Come to find out a rod was broken and the motor locked up.

Engine · received Apr 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655208

Rear brakes and wiring overheated rear Caliber and rotors causing damage. Currently at the Ducati dealership awaiting repair. Details from Ducati Service Advisor: As you can see in the images, the rear brakes got so hot that it seized the pistons in the calipers, and also melted the wheel speed…

Service Brakes · received Apr 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653962

Crank failure. Bearing surface between connecting rod and crank failed and caused a catastrophic failure of engine. Potential for internal debris/loose metal/broken parts to seize gearbox locking up the rear wheel. Part was inspected by my dealer. No warning of any type is given prior to failure…

Engine · received Jun 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11420070

Faulty fuel sensor. After a period of time, the fuel sensor will break down resulting in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading and will show empty. Despite many revisions of this part number, ducati is unable to provide a long term solution to this problem. Ducati has not released or notified the owners…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11160765

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Diavel?

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

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Diavel?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2015 Ducati Diavel a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diavel model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.