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2015 Ducati Scrambler Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Ducati Scrambler has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Ducati Scrambler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Ducati Scrambler owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Scrambler, describing incidents dated May 14, 2015 to June 26, 2023.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11529091 · Filed June 27, 2023
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…
ODI #11454762 · Filed March 1, 2022
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…
ODI #11444073 · Filed December 16, 2021
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Ducati Scrambler 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
- Recall 21V-315

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Side Stand Pivot Bolt Nut may Detach

NHTSA #16V891000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2016 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 5,502 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-16-004 · Owners notified January 24, 2017 · Vehicles built February 17, 2015 – November 11, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Ducati Scrambler. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ducati Scrambler.

Structure

ODI #11529091

Incident: June 26, 2023 · Filed: June 27, 2023

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.

Service Brakes

ODI #11454762

Incident: March 15, 2019 · Filed: March 1, 2022

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.

Service Brakes

ODI #11444073

Incident: December 16, 2021 · Filed: December 16, 2021

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.

Power Train

ODI #11270862

Incident: September 1, 2019 · Filed: October 24, 2019

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.

Service Brakes

ODI #10992104

Incident: May 3, 2017 · Filed: May 29, 2017

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10889355

Incident: July 27, 2016 · Filed: July 28, 2016

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10782602

Incident: May 14, 2015 · Filed: October 15, 2015

I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN FUEL STARTED DRIPPING DOWN ON THE ENGINE AND MY LEGS.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10761418

Incident: August 25, 2015 · Filed: September 3, 2015

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 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.

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