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2015 Ducati Hypermotard

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 28, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2015 Ducati Hypermotard, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and engine categories. 28 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Electrical133.3%
  • Engine133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 28, 2017

JUNE 15, 2017 ABOUT 1400EST @ SPARTANBURG, SC-PARKING LOT OF CUMMINS ATLANTIC ELECTRONIC DASH WENT INTO "CHRISTMAS TREE" MODE OF RANDOM FLASHING LIGHTS, FANS ON, EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON, ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND NO RE-START. TURNS OUT TO BE A DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED PROBLEM WITH DUCATI CANBUS SYSTEM ACKNOWLEDGED BY DUCATI TO DEALERS IN A BULLETIN DATED 3NOVEMBER 2016 WITH ORDERS TO INSTALL A PREVENTIVE DEVICE IN ALL STOCK OF YEARS 2013-2015 BUT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO TAKE NO ACTIVE OUTREACH TO EXISTING OWNERS IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE SAME PREVENTIVE DEVICE BUT TO WAIT UNTIL THE OWNER CONTACTS THE DEALER FOR SERVICE OR CANBUS FAILURE. THE 3NOV17 DEALER BULLETIN CLAIMS ENGINE PERFORMANCE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CHRISTMAS TREE PHENOMENON WHICH APPARENTLY SIGNIFIES THAT THE CANBUS HAS BEEN DESTROYED. THIS INSTANCE OCCURRED AT ABOUT 10MPH IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE BUSINESS NOTED. INTERNET RESEARCH IMMEDIATELY REVEALED EXTENSIVE DISCUSSION BY DUCATI OWNERS OF THIS ISSUE, WITH MULTIPLE FAILURES RELATED. DUCATI REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHTING, COMPROMISE OF TRACTION CONTROL INCLUDING ABS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS CONTROLLED AND MONITORED BY THE CANBUS SYSTEM REPRESENTS ANY SAFETY ISSUES FOR OPERATORS OR PASSENGERS OF THESE VEHICLES. DUCATI QUIETLY REPLACES DESTROYED DASHBOARDS CONTAINING THE CENTRAL CANBUS ELECTRONICS. HOWEVER, AT LEAST ONE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ISSUE FOR ALL DUCATIS USING CANBUS, WHICH APPARENTLY STARTED IN 2002. WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION IS IN MY POSSESSION AND OTHER AFFECTED OWNERS ARE AVAILABLE TO NHTSA FOR ITS REVIEW. WHILE REPLACING FAILED UNITS, DUCATI REMAINS MUTE AND UNRESPONSIVE TO VEHICLE OWNERS AND OPERATORS ON THE SAFETY SUBJECT. EVIDENCE IN THE FORM OF FAILED CANBUS UNITS ARE APPARENTLY RETURNED TO DUCATI AND EVEN POSSIBLY RE-USED AS NEW AFTER REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
11020080
Incident
Jun 15, 2017
Mileage
2,600 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TTB-24-001Rev 3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.

TTB-24-001Rev 2

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SUSPENSION

Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.

SRV-SRB-24-001

SUSPENSION

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legitimate defects. The bulletin further provides examples and pictures for clarification.

SRV-SRB-23-060

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever stroke, resulting from routine use, over time.

SRV-SRB-23-036

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the various Ducati models. This bulletin further refers the reader to an attached diagnosis guide. The referenced guide/annex is available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-23-037

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ducati Hypermotard by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022100—
2021200—
2020210—
2019320—
2018010—
2017000—
2016000—
2015Viewing100—
2014400—
2013300—
2008310—
2007210—
2006110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.