2016 Ducati Diavel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diavel years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Diavel. That ranks 4th out of 11 Diavel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,251 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ducati Diavel problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 67% | 1,251 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ducati Diavel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 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.
Kickstand sensor fell off of bike causing the bike to stall while driving. Ducati states they had a recall for this for my year bike, although my vin does not match the recall db. This is a safety issue.
Rear brakes completely fade and are useless over a period of months. Bleeding the brake line works for a short period but is timely and costly. The current set up allows excessive heat from the exhaust and possibly catalytic converter to boil brake fluid. This is a known issue that may require…
There is a chronic problem with the rear brake becoming unusable. The brake line passes much too close to the catalytic converter, which vaporizes the brake fluid and creates a gas pocket in the line. This renders the brakes unusable. Draining the line requires removing the rear wheel (a huge job…
Other Ducati Diavel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Diavel | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Diavel | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Diavel | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Diavel | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Diavel | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Diavel | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Diavel | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Diavel | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Diavel | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Diavel | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ducati Diavel?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati Diavel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.