2019 Ducati Scrambler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2020-12-15 · campaign 20V781000 · 1,072 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
Service bulletins (21)
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
2023-07-20 · Service Brakes“when applying the rear brake the pedal travels downwards with no resistance or braking action. the motorcycle is factory stock (has not been modified in any way).…”
2022-10-01 · Service Brakes“rear brake completely inoperable. no changes to bike or system. one day works, next day it doesn't. pedal goes all the way to the stop with no braking power.…”
2020-12-05 · Service Brakes · 500 mi“rear brake quite working entirely at only 500 miles. pedal goes all the way down and nothing happens while riding at any speed going straight or turning.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.