- 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
2020 Ducati Monster 821 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Ducati Monster 821 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Monster 821 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Ducati Monster 821 recalls 2
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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ducati Monster 821: every year compared
All Monster 821 years2020 Ducati Monster 821 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ducati Monster 821 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2020 Ducati Multistrada | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Panigale | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Diavel | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Hypermotard | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Supersport | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Panigale V2 | 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 2020 Ducati Monster 821
Does the 2020 Ducati Monster 821 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Ducati Monster 821: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2021); service brakes, hydraulic (May 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Ducati Monster 821 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Ducati Monster 821 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2020 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