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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.

5
safety recalls, all years
22
owner complaints, all years
2019
year with most recalls
2014
year with most complaints

Pick your Ducati Hypermotard model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2022 Ducati Hypermotard01
2021 Ducati Hypermotard02
2020 Ducati Hypermotard12
2019 Ducati Hypermotard23
2018 Ducati Hypermotard10
2015 Ducati Hypermotard01
2014 Ducati Hypermotard04
2013 Ducati Hypermotard03
2008 Ducati Hypermotard13
2007 Ducati Hypermotard12
2006 Ducati Hypermotard11

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.

  1. Kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 21V738000 Reported 205 vehicles potentially affected Ducati North America

    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

  2. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V780000 Reported 793 vehicles potentially affected Ducati North America

    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…

    Model years: 2019, 2020

  3. Pads (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V480000 Reported 72 vehicles potentially affected Ducati North America

    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

  4. Equipment

    NHTSA 07V597000 Reported 865 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  5. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V474000 Reported 385 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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

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.