2017 Ducati Monster 821 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2017 Ducati Monster 821. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2017 Ducati Monster 821
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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Manual transmission (power train)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Ducati Monster 821. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ducati Monster 821 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Monster 821 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Ducati Monster 821 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Ducati Monster 821 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Ducati Monster 821 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Ducati Monster 821 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Ducati Monster 821
How do I know if my 2017 Ducati Monster 821 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2017 Ducati Monster 821; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V835000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.