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2017 Ducati Diavel Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Ducati Diavel with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2016 has 3 and the 2018 has 1.

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90/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Diavel year, for its age

#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2017 Ducati Diavel problems

Fuel system1100%

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No recalls for the 2017 Ducati Diavel

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ducati Diavel. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2017 Ducati Diavel

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Fuel system

There is a constant issue with the fuel level gauges (Ducati 59210242B) in this model of bike which causes the sensor to burn out randomly and unexpectedly thus possibly leaving someone stranded due to improper information from the bike. This could leave the potential for an accident as well if the fuel cuts out completely while highway driving and the unexpected deceleration causes someone to rear end the motorcyclist. This issue is on multiple forums, youtube videos, and I believe Ducati has redesigned this...

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part a few times with the same issues reappearing. The only fix is to replace the unit which owners have to do at their own cost due to a faulty part that can crap out at any time. One theory is that the part fails due to ethanol exposure in the gasoline, but I have been using purely ethanol free gasoline ONLY in my bike for the past few years and this is the third time I am experiencing this problem and I have only owned the bike since 2021. It was replaced right when I bought it by the dealership I bought it from. I took it into my local dealer about a year and a half ago and they didn't replace it and said the problem went away. Now I am having the same problem again.

Ducati Diavel: every year compared

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 12017 2018 2020

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2020	3	0	Brakes	C
2018	1	0	Electrical system	A
2017	1	0	Fuel system	A
2016	3	0	Brakes	B
2015	5	0	Engine & cooling	C
2014	2	0	Brakes	A
2013	2	1	Brakes	C

All Diavel years

2017 Ducati Diavel vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2017 Ducati Diavel	1	0	A
2017 Ducati 939SP	1	0	-	Compare
2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale	1	0	-	Compare
2017 Ducati Monster 797	1	1	C	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 2017 Ducati Diavel

Does the 2017 Ducati Diavel have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Ducati Diavel?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 2017 Ducati Diavel had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 4, 2024 and the latest on October 4, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2017 Ducati Diavel a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 90 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2017 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data