2016 Ducati Diavel problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (36)
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 36 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-10-20 · Structure:body · 2 mi“kickstand sensor fell off of bike causing the bike to stall while driving. ducati states they had a recall for this for my year bike, although my vin does not match the recall db. this is a safety issue.…”
2020-05-14 · Service Brakes · 2,500 mi“rear brakes completely fade and are useless over a period of months. bleeding the brake line works for a short period but is timely and costly. the current set up allows excessive heat from the exhaust and possibly catalytic converter to boil brake fluid. this is a known issue that may require intervention. *tr…”
2020-05-01 · Service Brakes · 1 mi“there is a chronic problem with the rear brake becoming unusable. the brake line passes much too close to the catalytic converter, which vaporizes the brake fluid and creates a gas pocket in the line. this renders the brakes unusable. draining the line requires removing the rear wheel (a huge job on a ducati) and caliper. the problem returns almost…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.