2018 Ducati Scrambler Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Ducati Scrambler, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 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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Cables (electrical system) and exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Ducati Scrambler have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The rear brake failed after 1800 miles on the motorcycle. The brake fluid was replaced at 800 miles and after less than a year and 1000 miles it does not work. Pressing on the pedal does not engage th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2023 · Service brakes
“One day i took the bike for a ride and there was no pressure on the rear brake and almost no braking”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2020 · 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 2018 Ducati Scrambler
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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 20V781000).
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.