2018 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 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S. That is the most of any Xdiavel S model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 6,000 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 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 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.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XDiavel S and XDiavel Standard motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fail, causing the side stand to open while riding and resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Risk: Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-004.
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.
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 2018 Ducati XDiavel S. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the drive belt was damaged in three places. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
Other Ducati Xdiavel S years
← 2017 Xdiavel S · 2019 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 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Xdiavel S | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Xdiavel S | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Xdiavel S | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Xdiavel S?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.