2018 Ducati Supersport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Supersport years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Supersport. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Supersport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 355 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ducati Supersport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 75% | 355 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 1,386 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ducati Supersport recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
Risk: If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is an on going and very widely known issue with the ducati supersport 939 s & non-s models - vibrating mirrors. When throttling to speeds of 30+mph on the street and freeways the vibrating issue starts to happen. I have already expressed concern to the dealership and a replacement fix for it…
Can't see objects in the mirrors when riding. Shaky and blurry objects
The rear view mirrors were replaced for nhtsa campaign id no. 18v-793 recall. The recall did not fix the problem. The mirror problems still persist and there was no change in the problem. They perform the same as before the recall replacement.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DUCATI SUPERSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO BLEED THE REAR BRAKES THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKE LINE RAN TOO CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CABLE HAD…
Other Ducati Supersport years
← 2017 Supersport · 2019 Supersport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Supersport | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Supersport | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Supersport | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Supersport | 7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Supersport?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, service brakes problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Supersport?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ducati Supersport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Supersport model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.