Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
2015-2021 · 7 model years
Ducati Monster 821 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Ducati Monster 821 across 7 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Monster 821 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Monster 821 problems
Ducati Monster 821 recalls 3
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Latest Monster 821 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Monster 821. The contact stated that while riding at a moderate rate of speed, the rear brakes failed as the motorcycle began to roll backward. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and expressed his concern about the dangers of a possible failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The brake lines were bled, and the motorcycle was repaired. Upon speaking with the dealer, he was informed that they were aware of the potential failure with the brakes however, no action was...
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taken. The contact felt unsafe owning the motorcycle. The motorcycle was sold. Recently, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V335000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact notified the manufacturer and expressed outrage that similar motorcycles were still in operation despite the known failure. The motorcycle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
Went for a ride last january 1,2021 and when I was about to approach the traffic stop light I applied both front and rear brake I noticed that only the front brake is working.. So when I got into a vacant lot I tried to use the rear brake but it failed to stop the motorcycle and the brake pedal is hitting the top part of the exhaust system.. It has only 702 miles.. Im glad that I got home safe using trail braking(front brake only) I checked the brake fluid level it is full and no leaks at all.
The motorcycle stalls when coming to a stop since it was new (purchased may 2018), with the clutch activated and bike still rolling. I have all dealer service records and videos documenting this issue. Several other people on ducati forums have also reported the same issue. Dealer was unable to diagnose, and ducati na was unable to resolve. I dealt with this for almost 2 years until the motorcycle was returned to ducati as part of a lemon law buyback. The stalling is a safety issue and is much more prevalent and serious than ducati would like to admit. Videos uploaded: https://www.Youtube.Com/playlist?List=pl6hhv6g1wwzh_6bkodvxe-yxklqx7i3xs
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ducati monster 821. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down and the rear brake malfunctioned. The contact used the front brake to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to monterey peninsula power sports located at (1020 auto center pkwy, seaside, ca 93955 (831) 899-7433). The contact was informed that the warranty representative with ducati that the failure was due to the motorcycle not being ridden frequently. The brake lines were bled however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 900.
On 03/14/2019 while riding the motorcycle during the day I experienced a sudden complete failure of the rear brake system while navigating a turn. I had been on the bike for about an hour with no indication anything was wrong. It was very sudden and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Upon a visual inspection I noted there was no fluid leaking, fluid level was full, brake pads are good, and no abs malfunction was indicated on the bikes display. If not for my riding experience I probably would have crashed. Weather was sunny around 70 degrees speed in turn under 15 mph braking pressure was normal (not panic braking)
Questions about the Ducati Monster 821
Which Ducati Monster 821 years have the most problems?
Which Ducati Monster 821 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ducati Monster 821 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster 821 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ducati Monster 821 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data