- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Ducati Monster 821 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 2017 has 0 and the 2019 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Monster 821 year, for its age
#266 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Ducati Monster 821 problems
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2018 Ducati Monster 821 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
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3 complaints about the 2018 Ducati Monster 821
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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)
Ducati Monster 821: every year compared
All Monster 821 years2018 Ducati Monster 821 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ducati Monster 821 | 3 | 3 | F | |
| 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 | 7 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Multistrada | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Scrambler | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Panigale 959 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Ducati Diavel | 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 2018 Ducati Monster 821
Does the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Ducati Monster 821: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2021); service brakes, hydraulic (May 2021); manual transmission (November 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Monster 821?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 15, 2019 and the latest on July 11, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 23 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ducati Monster 821 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 Monster 821 years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2015 (1), 2019 (1). See every Ducati Monster 821 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Ducati Monster 821 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