2015 Ducati Hypermotard Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Hypermotard, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- 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.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
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.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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