While cruising down the highway I shifted up from 4th gear to 5th, power cut off on the engine while going 50 mph. I did an emergency clutch pull and coasted to the emergency lane. Rear tire locked up and i skid to a stop. Come to find out a rod was broken and the motor locked up.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Ducati Diavel Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2015 Ducati Diavel with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the fuel system (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2014 has 2 and the 2016 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Diavel year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Ducati Diavel problems
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No recalls for the 2015 Ducati Diavel
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Ducati Diavel. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 2015 Ducati Diavel
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear brakes and wiring overheated rear Caliber and rotors causing damage. Currently at the Ducati dealership awaiting repair. Details from Ducati Service Advisor: As you can see in the images, the rear brakes got so hot that it seized the pistons in the calipers, and also melted the wheel speed sensor wire.
Crank failure. Bearing surface between connecting rod and crank failed and caused a catastrophic failure of engine. Potential for internal debris/loose metal/broken parts to seize gearbox locking up the rear wheel. Part was inspected by my dealer. No warning of any type is given prior to failure. Two (2) other same model year Diavels were in my dealer (Ducati Detroit) for the same issue. There are multiple failures of others reported on various message boards and forums.
Faulty fuel sensor. After a period of time, the fuel sensor will break down resulting in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading and will show empty. Despite many revisions of this part number, ducati is unable to provide a long term solution to this problem. Ducati has not released or notified the owners of this mishap and are holding back information on fixing it.
Faulty fuel sensor. After a period of time, the fuel sensor will break down resulting in an inaccurate fuel gauge reading and will show empty. Despite many revisions of this part number, ducati is unable to provide a long term solution to this problem. After the 2 year warranty is over, ducati will no longer cover a known issue with this part. They will sometimes cover the cost of the part, but should also cover the labor to replace the part as well. This will be the second time this issue has happened to me. The same problem is occurring with the multistrada and x-diavel models.
Ducati Diavel: every year compared
All Diavel years2015 Ducati Diavel vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ducati Diavel | 5 | 0 | C | |
| 2015 Ducati Scrambler | 8 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Monster | 4 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Multistrada | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati Panigale R | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Ducati Diavel
Does the 2015 Ducati Diavel have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Ducati Diavel right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Diavel?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (2), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Ducati Diavel had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 14, 2017 and the latest on April 17, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Ducati Diavel a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati Diavel year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ducati Diavel years have the most complaints?
2012 (5), 2015 (5), 2011 (4). See every Ducati Diavel year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Ducati Diavel has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data