2020 Ducati Hypermotard problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2019-10-30 · campaign 19V780000 · 793 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
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.
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-02-29 · TTB-24-001Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks revision 03 summary. applicability: multistrada-racing exhaust applicability. hypermotard-possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
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 2024-01-02 · SRV-TSB-23-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cr263 ã¢ââ replacement of the abs unit to rear brake master cylinder hose. applicability: hypermotard 950 model year 2019-2021 (all model versions). the purpose of this technical service bulletin is to inform dealers and service managers of the availability of a new optional rear brake hose (abs
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2024-01-02 · SRV-SRB-23-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. 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 2023-12-19 · 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after riding the bike for 30 minutes or more the bike stalls at every stop sign and red light i would guess that the idle or throttle position sensor needs adjustment or re map computer to adjust fuel air mixture after initial start up. very dangerous in my opinion since i have issue restarting the bike at stop lights or stop signs with other vehi…”
2021-08-11 · Engine“engine stalls intermittently during clutch in (no load condition). this has happened in traffic at a traffic light when slowly rolling (when waiting on a vehicle in front to make a left hand turn), then need to restart engine -this increases the chance of a rear-end collision. motorcycle ran perfect for approx first 1500 miles, then started sta…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.