2013 Ducati Hypermotard Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 5, 2017 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Hypermotard years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Hypermotard model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,795 miles. 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 2013 Ducati Hypermotard problems

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

Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~2,795 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~25,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control267%2,795——
Service Brakes133%25,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 1201412017: 120171

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2013 Ducati Hypermotard recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard.

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Recent owner reports

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

When the motorcycle falls over the steering stop will bend. This will cause the front brake line to subsequently be crushed. I.e. The brake line now becomes the steering stop.

Service Brakes · received Apr 5, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10970686

While riding the motorcycle on the freeway, it experienced uncontrolled acceleration. This was upon rolling off the throttle, whereupon the motorcycle continued to accelerate. Rider had to use the ignition cut-off switch ("kill switch") to shut off the engine and restart it, at speed, to regain…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Dec 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10662504

Throttle response fails around 4000-5000 rpms. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 19, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10548504

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Ducati Hypermotard a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hypermotard model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.