2015 Ducati Monster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
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
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
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
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What owners report
2023-03-09 · Service Brakes“the rear brake on my motorcycle failed before 500 miles. the dealer had to bleed extensively. it failed again a few months later. the second dealer bled it but refused to submit a warranty claim. it failed again and was bled on two occasions and warranty claims were submitted and it was rebled on both occasions with replacement of the master cylind…”
2021-05-12 · Service Brakes · 3,200 mi“rear brakes have completely failed. front brake requires pumping repeatedly. both these are well reported in on-line ducati monster forums as recurrent and dangerous problems. dealer declines to remedy situation other than to bleed brakes, that according to forums will recur. some forums suggest there is a manufacturer recommendation to replace…”
2021-03-21 · Service Brakes · 67,000 mi“rear brake goes to zero effective stopping power over time requiring a re-bleed of the system...within 2 months it becomes ineffective again...again...again…”
2016-12-06 · Service Brakes · 3,000 mi“the rear brake system consistently and frequently allows air into the system and renders the rear brake ineffective. the brakes requires bleeding and once that is done the brake works for a time. if the motorcycle is not ridden for a week or so this seems to speed up the process of air getting into the system. vehicle specific internet forums repor…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.