2015 Ducati Scrambler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scrambler years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler. That is the most of any Scrambler model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 350 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ducati Scrambler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 38% | 350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 38% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 5,480 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ducati Scrambler recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
Risk: If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.
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 contact owns a 2015 Ducati Scrambler. The contact stated while riding 30 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power and stalled with the "Side Stand Error" message displayed. The contact was able to roll the motorcycle to the side of the roadway. The motorcycle was towed to the residence. The…
Rear brake goes all the way down without stopping the motorcycle, replaces the brake pads and bleed the system, then the brake works for a few days but always slowly goes down until the brake does NOT work at all. I have to bleed the system again. There are NO leaks int he hydraulic hoses…
The rear brake has become absent. I've had the motorcycle less that 5000 miles and now there's nothing there when i press the brake pedal. The front brake works fine, and that's the one I use mainly. But the rear brake pedal does nothing. I looked online and apparently this is endemic on Ducati…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ducati scrambler motorcycle. When the vehicle was shifted into higher gears, the vehicle made abnormal noises and went into neutral without warning. The failure recurred several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed or…
Front brake pulses at low speed braking causing control problems with motorcycle. The motorcycle was returned to dealer in the fall of 2016 for repair but issue was not fixed. Currently still waiting for weeks for warranty authorization.
Other Ducati Scrambler years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Scrambler | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Scrambler | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Scrambler | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Scrambler | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Scrambler | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Scrambler | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Scrambler | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Scrambler?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Scrambler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ducati Scrambler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scrambler model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.