2015 Ducati Scrambler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2016-12-12 · campaign 16V891000 · 5,502 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
Risk: If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.
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 2024-02-26 · TTB-24-001Rev 2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks revision 02 summary. applicability: multistrada-front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. hypermotard-exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. scrambler-cosmetic headlight defect. all models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-06-27 · Structure · 5,480 mi“the contact owns a 2015 ducati scrambler. the contact stated while riding 30 mph, the motorcycle lost motive power and stalled with the "side stand error" message displayed. the contact was able to roll the motorcycle to the side of the roadway. the motorcycle was towed to the residence. the motorcycle was not diagnosed. the dealer was contacted an…”
2022-03-01 · Service Brakes“rear brake goes all the way down without stopping the motorcycle, replaces the brake pads and bleed the system, then the brake works for a few days but always slowly goes down until the brake does not work at all. i have to bleed the system again. there are no leaks int he hydraulic hoses, connections, master and slave cylinders or brake caliper. …”
2021-12-16 · Service Brakes“the rear brake has become absent. i've had the motorcycle less that 5000 miles and now there's nothing there when i press the brake pedal. the front brake works fine, and that's the one i use mainly. but the rear brake pedal does nothing. i looked online and apparently this is endemic on ducati motorcycles with brembo brand rear brakes. ducati offe…”
2019-10-24 · Power Train · 500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 ducati scrambler motorcycle. when the vehicle was shifted into higher gears, the vehicle made abnormal noises and went into neutral without warning. the failure recurred several times. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 500. …”
2017-05-29 · Service Brakes · 6,500 mi“front brake pulses at low speed braking causing control problems with motorcycle. the motorcycle was returned to dealer in the fall of 2016 for repair but issue was not fixed. currently still waiting for weeks for warranty authorization.…”
2016-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 350 mi“my vehicle at the time of the incident had 350 miles on the odometer. as i was driving down the street i felt a liquid splash onto my left foot and leg. at this same time i noticed the engine cut off and i was coasting without power. i quickly avoided traffic and pulled over to the side of the road. as i was unsure what liquid was on my foot and le…”
2015-10-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 30 mi“i was riding the motorcycle when fuel started dripping down on the engine and my legs.…”
2015-09-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,000 mi“i picked the motorcycle up from having throttle cable replaced, and rode it home about 75 miles. i went out the next morning, and when i started it the fuel pump was making a loud noise. i ran it a bit and the fuel pump was whining the whole time. i took the bike back to the dealer, and they advised the fuel pump was "functioning, but failing." the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.