2016 Ducati Xdiavel S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Xdiavel S years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S. That is the most of any Xdiavel S model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,200 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 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S 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% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 3,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ducati Xdiavel S recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:motorcycle
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
Risk: A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-005.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
Wheels:rim
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.
Risk: If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rear wheel and install rubber inserts to prevent the wheel from being improperly installed. Any wheel that is found to have been improperly installed will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-001.
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.
I purchased a puig aftermarket windscreen for my xdiavel. It came to me with bolts to replace the oem bolts that hold the handlebars on to the bike. The bolts that puig supplies with their windscreen are far too short to be safe. I notified the seller, they referred me to puig hi-tech of usa. Puig…
Other Ducati Xdiavel S years
← 2015 Xdiavel S · 2017 Xdiavel S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Xdiavel S | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Xdiavel S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Xdiavel S | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Xdiavel S | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Xdiavel S | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Xdiavel S | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Xdiavel S | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Xdiavel S | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Ducati Xdiavel S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Xdiavel S model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.