Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Ducati Monster peaked in 2021, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Ducati Monster
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Dec 6, 2016 to Mar 9, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 Ducati Monster name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2015 Ducati Monster
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Ducati Monster
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 9, 2023Failure Dec 1, 2014Kailua Kona, HIService brakes
The rear brake on my Motorcycle failed before 500 miles. The dealer had to bleed extensively. It failed again a few months later. The second dealer bled it but refused to submit a warranty claim. It failed again and was bled on two occasions and warranty claims were submitted and it was rebled on both occasions with replacement of the master cylinder. The dealer kept the bike for several months checking the rear brake while in storage but not running, and the brake remained functional. When I picked the bike up and started riding it failed once again soon after I got it, demonstrating it to be heat related. It failed again and a fourth dealer bled it. I was informed that the bleeding procedure had been incorrect. Once again the brake failed within a few months. A fifth dealer bled the brakes when it was just out of warranty as a courtesy customer service. The problem recurred leaving me with a the same problem. I bled the brakes three times, each time restoring proper braking function. Each time it failed and each time the reservoir was full of dot 4 fluid, but the line was full of air. I bled the brake elevating the caliper upside down per manufacturer protocol. Approximately 18 months ago I rebled the brake using Castrol React SRF fluid with a dry boing point of 620 degrees. I also put heat shielding on the brake line where it was exposed to heat from the rear cylinder exhaust manifold. The brake has performed correctly since the modification. No warning lamp came on. The cause of the brake failure has been consistent on this model regardless of the brake line part number and is the result of inadequate shielding and the need for fluid with a higher boiling point. My bikes line will have to be replaced with the new part with a metal line around the exhaust and the heat shielding replaced due to heat stress. Loss of any braking function is a serious safety risk.
NHTSA complaint 11510916 - Filed May 12, 2021Failure May 1, 20213,200 milesGreenville, ILService brakes
REAR BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. FRONT BRAKE REQUIRES PUMPING REPEATEDLY. BOTH THESE ARE WELL REPORTED IN ON-LINE DUCATI MONSTER FORUMS AS RECURRENT AND DANGEROUS PROBLEMS. DEALER DECLINES TO REMEDY SITUATION OTHER THAN TO BLEED BRAKES, THAT ACCORDING TO FORUMS WILL RECUR. SOME FORUMS SUGGEST THERE IS A MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE BANJO BOLTS WITH IMPROVED PART BUT NO REQUIREMENT FOR DEALER TOPERFORM THIS VITAL SAFETY FIX. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE
NHTSA complaint 11416384 - Filed Mar 21, 2021Failure Mar 21, 202167,000 milesGreenville, SCService brakes
REAR BRAKE GOES TO ZERO EFFECTIVE STOPPING POWER OVER TIME REQUIRING A RE-BLEED OF THE SYSTEM...WITHIN 2 MONTHS IT BECOMES INEFFECTIVE AGAIN...AGAIN...AGAIN
NHTSA complaint 11404112 - Filed Dec 6, 2016Failure Dec 6, 20163,000 milesMesa, AZService brakes
THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM CONSISTENTLY AND FREQUENTLY ALLOWS AIR INTO THE SYSTEM AND RENDERS THE REAR BRAKE INEFFECTIVE. THE BRAKES REQUIRES BLEEDING AND ONCE THAT IS DONE THE BRAKE WORKS FOR A TIME. IF THE MOTORCYCLE IS NOT RIDDEN FOR A WEEK OR SO THIS SEEMS TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS OF AIR GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM. VEHICLE SPECIFIC INTERNET FORUMS REPORT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint 10930321
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE21003 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
Extended Stopping Distance
Opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
29 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SRV-SRB-24-001 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaki… - SRV-SRB-23-060 Dec 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses … - SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-S… - SRV-SRB-23-036 Jul 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correc… - SRV-SRB-23-018R1 Jul 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leak… - TTB-23-001 rev07 Jun 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale;… - SRV-SRB-23-031 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bul… - SRV-SRB-23-018 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions. - SRV-SRB-22-038 Sep 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over t… - SRV-TSB-22-010 Aug 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CR235 – Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for th… - SRV-SRB-22-031 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. Thi… - SRV-SRB-22-020 May 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual. - TTB-22-001_R 01 Mar 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible presence of error U1… - SRV-ESB-22-002 Mar 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty. Applicability: All models, all years. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels SRV-ESB-19-001, published January 17, 2019. It provides dealers and service managers the correct replacement procedure… - TTB-20-001 r25 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Exhaust Kit, Pg. 39… - TTB-20-001 rev20 Oct 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlightin… - SRV-TTB-21-001v3 Mar 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarke… - SRV-TTB-20-001 r Mar 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packagin… - SRV-SRB-21-013 Feb 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder … - SRV-SRB-20-043 Sep 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All models, all years. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers an overview of previously authorized and required service relative to product improvements for vehicles with c… - SRV-SRB-20-014 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations… - SRV-ESB-20-001 Mar 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ducati Immobilizer Systems - Applicability: All vehicles with electronic coded keys. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the bulletin SRV-ESB-18-004 published on May 3rd, 2018 and provides information regarding the Immobilizer Systems (en… - SRV-SRB-19-045 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval mainten… - SRV-SRB-19-046 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service l… - SRV-SRV-19-035 Oct 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to… - SRV-SRB-19-013 Mar 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kit with starter clutch for Testastretta 11° 821cc -“ 937cc engines - Applicable to Monster 821 Model Year 2015-2019 (all versions); Multistrada 950 Model Year 2017-2018; Hypermotard 939/Hypermotard 939 SP Model Year 2016-2018; Hyperstrada 939 Model Year 20… - SRV-SRB-18-028 Oct 9, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (N) with consequent possible engine cranking. It also provides correct proc… - SRV-ESB-18-004 May 3, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The bulletin provides… - SRV-TTB-17-005 May 31, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Procedure for Verifying Engine Oil Consumption - this Tips and Tricks bulletin addresses numerous high-oil consumption field claims. New procedures with associated diagrams and technical worksheet as an attachment are included.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.