2016 Ducati Scrambler Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Ducati Scrambler, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Ducati Scrambler
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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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ducati Scrambler have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,440 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After sitting for the winter, I took the motorcycle out for a ride. During the ride, while depressing the rear brake pedal, there was no resistance indicating no braking. While trying to evaluate any”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2022 · Service brakes
“Rear brake foot lever bottoms out when applied. No brake function. Brake fluid level is full. Bike has 8,200 miles on the odometer and 7,500 was performed at 7,300 miles. Motorcycle was in motion when”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2021 · Service brakes
Compare Ducati Scrambler model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Scrambler model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ducati Scrambler | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ducati Scrambler | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ducati Scrambler
How do I know if my 2016 Ducati Scrambler 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Ducati Scrambler; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 16V891000).
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.