NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Ducati Monster 821 Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Ducati Monster 821 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2019 Ducati Monster 821. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Ducati Monster 821 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Ducati Monster 821, describing incidents dated January 1, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11386094 · Filed
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Ducati Monster 821 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.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE21-003: Extended Stopping Distance
Closed July 9, 2021
Rear Brake Hose May Have Heat Damage
NHTSA #21V335000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 11, 2021 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 1,312 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 12, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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.
Gear Shift Knob may Detach
NHTSA #18V835000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported November 27, 2018 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 2,742 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-18-007 · Owners notified January 14, 2019 · Vehicles built March 4, 2016 – August 25, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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 821 model years
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