Ducati Hypermotard Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Ducati Hypermotard (2006–2022). The most-complained-about year is 2014.
Pick your Ducati Hypermotard model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Ducati Hypermotard | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 1 |
What Ducati Hypermotard owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The 2014 model year has the most, with 4.
All Ducati Hypermotard recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ducati Hypermotard, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019 Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new side stand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is…
Model years: 2019
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Pads (service brakes)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service…
Model years: 2018
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Equipment
On certain motorcycles, the license number plate holder support bracket posts can crack.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned bracket free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain motorcycles, the battery can move side to side inside the fuel tank mounting compartment. This movement could result in main wiring harness damage at the battery terminal. This condition could cause an electrical short consequently stopping the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will install a battery mounting bracket and two double lock velcro strips on the bottom of the battery. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 1-408-253-0499.
Model years: 2008
Other Ducati models
- Sport Classic143 complaints
- 1000GT49 complaints
- Multistrada49 complaints
- Monster S4RS32 complaints
- Monster S2 R28 complaints
- Diavel27 complaints
- Monster 69626 complaints
- 84823 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.