2015 Ducati Diavel problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Engine (2) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-12-19 · SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
Wheels 2023-09-29 · TTB-23-001 rev14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 14 summary: applicability: availability and characteristic of akrapovic racing exhaust part no. 96482291aa for the multistrada v4 rally. abnormal play of passenger seat, and squeak coming from the front wheel when moving the motorcycle for the diavel, and slight front end
Structure 2023-07-31 · TTB-23-001R10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 10 summary. water radiator electric fan motors replacement, bbs fuse replacement and bbs software updates for the diavel; new brake fluid reservoir bracket part number for the panigale; water pump gear oil seal deficiency, and modifying the tightening torque of the foot pe
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-07-25 · TTB-23-001R09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips and tricks revision 9 summary. front fork leg seal indication, fuel tank filler plug improvements, and dqs error code information for the multistrada; rider seat cover creases for the diavel; timing layshift seal removal and water pump gear oil seal deficiency for a all models.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
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What owners report
2026-05-29 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“hi [xxx] , not sure if you are still working at nhtsa….. for what it’s worth, i finally diagnosed my ‘other’ 2015 ducati with a failed spark plug wire (open circuit). this bike has about 5,000 miles, but has had the symptoms since about 1,000 miles (i.e., almost 10 years). so, ducati is 2 for 2 in 2015 for bad spark plug wires. on ‘dual sp…”
2025-04-17 · Engine“while cruising down the highway i shifted up from 4th gear to 5th, power cut off on the engine while going 50 mph. i did an emergency clutch pull and coasted to the emergency lane. rear tire locked up and i skid to a stop. come to find out a rod was broken and the motor locked up. …”
2025-04-10 · Service Brakes“rear brakes and wiring overheated rear caliber and rotors causing damage. currently at the ducati dealership awaiting repair. details from ducati service advisor: as you can see in the images, the rear brakes got so hot that it seized the pistons in the calipers, and also melted the wheel speed sensor wire. …”
2021-06-08 · Engine“crank failure. bearing surface between connecting rod and crank failed and caused a catastrophic failure of engine. potential for internal debris/loose metal/broken parts to seize gearbox locking up the rear wheel. part was inspected by my dealer. no warning of any type is given prior to failure. two (2) other same model year diavels were i…”
2018-12-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45 mi“faulty fuel sensor. after a period of time, the fuel sensor will break down resulting in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading and will show empty. despite many revisions of this part number, ducati is unable to provide a long term solution to this problem. ducati has not released or notified the owners of this mishap and are holding back information o…”
2017-10-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,500 mi“faulty fuel sensor. after a period of time, the fuel sensor will break down resulting in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading and will show empty. despite many revisions of this part number, ducati is unable to provide a long term solution to this problem. after the 2 year warranty is over, ducati will no longer cover a known issue with this part. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.