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2017 Ducati Monster 797 Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Ducati Monster 797 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Ducati Monster 797. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Ducati Monster 797 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Ducati Monster 797, describing incidents dated February 8, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11414659 · Filed

    THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS SOFT AND DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE PROPERLY.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Ducati Monster 797 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Air May Reduce Effectiveness of Rear Brakes

NHTSA #21V315000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2021 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 5,909 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 28, 2021 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Ducati Monster 797 model years

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