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2016 Ducati Scrambler Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ducati Scrambler has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 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 2016 Ducati Scrambler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Ducati Scrambler owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Scrambler, describing incidents dated August 9, 2016 to March 13, 2022.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11456752 · Filed March 15, 2022
After sitting for the winter, I took the motorcycle out for a ride. During the ride, while depressing the rear brake pedal, there was no resistance indicating no braking. While trying to evaluate any braking ability, I depressed the rear brake pedal with no braking effect. I took it back home, and…
ODI #11404289 · Filed March 22, 2021
REAR BRAKE FOOT LEVER BOTTOMS OUT WHEN APPLIED. NO BRAKE FUNCTION. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL. BIKE HAS 8,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND 7,500 WAS PERFORMED AT 7,300 MILES. MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN FAIL HAPPENED.
ODI #11364716 · Filed October 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DUCATI SCRAMBLER SIXTY2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 5 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO ACTIVATE UPON DEPRESSING THE FOOT PEDAL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 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 2016 Ducati Scrambler. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ducati Scrambler.

Service Brakes

ODI #11456752

Incident: March 13, 2022 · Filed: March 15, 2022

After sitting for the winter, I took the motorcycle out for a ride. During the ride, while depressing the rear brake pedal, there was no resistance indicating no braking. While trying to evaluate any braking ability, I depressed the rear brake pedal with no braking effect. I took it back home, and while sitting in the driveway I depressed the rear brake pedal and could see no actuation of the rear brake system.

Service Brakes

ODI #11404289

Incident: March 20, 2021 · Filed: March 22, 2021

REAR BRAKE FOOT LEVER BOTTOMS OUT WHEN APPLIED. NO BRAKE FUNCTION. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS FULL. BIKE HAS 8,200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND 7,500 WAS PERFORMED AT 7,300 MILES. MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN FAIL HAPPENED.

Service Brakes

ODI #11364716

Incident: October 16, 2020 · Filed: October 16, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DUCATI SCRAMBLER SIXTY2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 5 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO ACTIVATE UPON DEPRESSING THE FOOT PEDAL, WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10894860

Incident: August 9, 2016 · Filed: August 10, 2016

DURING NORMAL OPERATION, DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 40MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. WHEN I PULLED TO THE SIDE, AND TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, FUEL POURED FROM UNDER THE TANK. WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS THAT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE PUMP HAD DISCONNECTED. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, THE FUEL PUMP PRIMED, SPEWING THE GASOLINE DOWN THE SIDE OF THE BIKE, OVER THE ENGINE. THE PART DID NOT APPEAR BROKEN, BUT WHEN I WAS ABLE TO GET TO IT, I COULD RECONNECT IT, BUT IT WOULD COME BACK APART VERY EASILY. IT SEEMED TO BE A FAULTY PART. THE BIKE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, BRAND NEW. THE ATTACHED IMAGE SHOWS THE PART DISCONNECTED. I HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM REPORTED BY ABOUT 6 OTHER PEOPLE ON A DUCATI SCRAMBLER FORUM.

Other Ducati Scrambler model years

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