- The problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
- The risk
- If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand pivot bolt, free of charge. The recall began on begin January 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-004.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Ducati Scrambler Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the fuel system (3). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2016 for the kickstand / center stand. For comparison, the 2016 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Scrambler year, for its age
#241 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Ducati Scrambler problems
Share of all 8 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2015 Ducati Scrambler recalls 1
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
What owners say
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8 complaints about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Scrambler. The contact stated while riding 30 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power and stalled with the "Side Stand Error" message displayed. The contact was able to roll the motorcycle to the side of the roadway. The motorcycle was towed to the residence. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the motorcycle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V891000 (Structure) and provided no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 5,480.
Rear brake goes all the way down without stopping the motorcycle, replaces the brake pads and bleed the system, then the brake works for a few days but always slowly goes down until the brake does NOT work at all. I have to bleed the system again. There are NO leaks int he hydraulic hoses, connections, master and slave cylinders or brake caliper.
The rear brake has become absent. I've had the motorcycle less that 5000 miles and now there's nothing there when i press the brake pedal. The front brake works fine, and that's the one I use mainly. But the rear brake pedal does nothing. I looked online and apparently this is endemic on Ducati motorcycles with Brembo brand rear brakes. Ducati offers no remedy other than paying for a rebuild of the brake assembly at cost. Meanwhile we are riding our bikes with no rear brakes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ducati scrambler motorcycle. When the vehicle was shifted into higher gears, the vehicle made abnormal noises and went into neutral without warning. The failure recurred several times. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Front brake pulses at low speed braking causing control problems with motorcycle. The motorcycle was returned to dealer in the fall of 2016 for repair but issue was not fixed. Currently still waiting for weeks for warranty authorization.
My vehicle at the time of the incident had 350 miles on the odometer. As I was driving down the street I felt a liquid splash onto my left foot and leg. At this same time I noticed the engine cut off and I was coasting without power. I quickly avoided traffic and pulled over to the side of the road. As I was unsure what liquid was on my foot and leg, I shut off the ignition key and turned it back on to witness the system trying to prime the fuel injection which caused gasoline to pour out the left side, from underneath the gas tank and onto the hot engine. I am glad the hot engine did not ignite the gasoline and cause a fire.
I was riding the motorcycle when fuel started dripping down on the engine and my legs.
I picked the motorcycle up from having throttle cable replaced, and rode it home about 75 miles. I went out the next morning, and when I started it the fuel pump was making a loud noise. I ran it a bit and the fuel pump was whining the whole time. I took the bike back to the dealer, and they advised the fuel pump was "functioning, but failing." They said they replaced the fuel pump and the seals inside the tank. I picked the bike up on 8/28/15 and rode it about 150 more miles through 9/2/15. On 9/2/15, the bike...
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stalled, and wouldn't start back up. Then I started smelling gas, I look down and gas is literally pouring out from beneath the gas tank. The bike is now being picked up tomorrow by the dealer to be serviced for a second time of a similar issue within a week. The bike is not yet 2 months old, and currently has about 1150 miles.
Ducati Scrambler: every year compared
All Scrambler years2015 Ducati Scrambler vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ducati Scrambler | 8 | 1 | D | |
| 2015 Ducati Diavel | 5 | 0 | C | 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 Scrambler
Does the 2015 Ducati Scrambler have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Ducati Scrambler: kickstand / center stand (December 2016). 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 2015 Ducati Scrambler?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), fuel system (3), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Ducati Scrambler had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 3, 2015 and the latest on June 27, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Ducati Scrambler a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ducati Scrambler 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 Scrambler years have the most complaints?
2015 (8), 2016 (4), 2019 (3). See every Ducati Scrambler year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Ducati Scrambler 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