2019 Ducati Monster 821 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 821 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Ducati Monster 821. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Monster 821 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 702 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 1 | 100% | 702 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 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.
Went for a ride last january 1,2021 and when i was about to approach the traffic stop light i applied both front and rear brake i noticed that only the front brake is working.. So when i got into a vacant lot i tried to use the rear brake but it failed to stop the motorcycle and the brake pedal is…
Other Ducati Monster 821 years
← 2018 Monster 821 · 2020 Monster 821 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Monster 821 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Monster 821 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Monster 821 | 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 2019 Ducati Monster 821?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.