2016 Ducati Scrambler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (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 (37)
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
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What owners report
2022-03-15 · Service Brakes“after sitting for the winter, i took the motorcycle out for a ride. during the ride, while depressing the rear brake pedal, there was no resistance indicating no braking. while trying to evaluate any braking ability, i depressed the rear brake pedal with no braking effect. i took it back home, and while sitting in the driveway i depressed the re…”
2021-03-22 · Service Brakes · 8,200 mi“rear brake foot lever bottoms out when applied. no brake function. brake fluid level is full. bike has 8,200 miles on the odometer and 7,500 was performed at 7,300 miles. motorcycle was in motion when fail happened.…”
2020-10-16 · Service Brakes · 5,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ducati scrambler sixty2. the contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at 5 mph, the rear brakes failed to activate upon depressing the foot pedal, without warning. the motorcycle was not taken to be diagnosed. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. th…”
2016-08-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 120 mi“during normal operation, driving straight down the street at about 40mph, the engine shut down. when i pulled to the side, and turned the ignition back on, fuel poured from under the tank. what had happened was that the connection between the fuel line and the pump had disconnected. when i turned the ignition back on, the fuel pump primed, spewing …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.