2018 Ducati Monster 821 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 821 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Monster 821. That is the most of any Monster 821 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,350 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ducati Monster 821 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% | 1,350 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 565 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 565 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ducati Monster 821 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Risk: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
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.
The motorcycle stalls when coming to a stop since it was new (purchased may 2018), with the clutch activated and bike still rolling. I have all dealer service records and videos documenting this issue. Several other people on ducati forums have also reported the same issue. Dealer was unable to…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 821. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND THE REAR BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT USED THE FRONT BRAKE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO MONTEREY PENINSULA POWER SPORTS LOCATED AT (1020 AUTO CENTER PKWY…
On 03/14/2019 while riding the motorcycle during the day i experienced a sudden complete failure of the rear brake system while navigating a turn. I had been on the bike for about an hour with no indication anything was wrong. It was very sudden and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle…
Other Ducati Monster 821 years
← 2017 Monster 821 · 2019 Monster 821 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Monster 821 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Monster 821 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Monster 821 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Monster 821 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Monster 821 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Monster 821 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Monster 821?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Monster 821?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 821 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.