2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
The 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821, potentially affecting up to 2,624 vehicles.
Recall 21V335000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,312 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 21V335000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,312 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ducati Monster 821. The contact stated that while riding at a moderate rate of speed, the rear brakes failed as the motorcycle began to roll backward. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and expressed his concern about the dangers of a possible failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The brake lines were bled, and the motorcycle was repaired. Upon speaking with the dealer, he was informed that they were aware of the potential failure with the brakes however, no action was taken. The contact felt unsafe owning the motorcycle. The motorcycle was sold. Recently, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V335000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact notified the manufacturer and expressed outrage that similar motorcycles were still in operation despite the known failure. The motorcycle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.
Safety Rating for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MONSTER 821
- 2015 DUCATI MONSTER 821 (current)
- 2016 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — 0 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — 4 complaints
- 2019 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — 1 complaint
- 2020 DUCATI MONSTER 821 — 0 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints