2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
The 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT, potentially affecting up to 11,818 vehicles.
Recall 21V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 5,909 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 21V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 5,909 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Fuel system part number 69926431A error popped up during a motorcycle system scan at a recent service.
The contact owns a 2020 Ducati SuperSport Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the rear wheel braking system malfunctioned and was inoperable causing the rider to fall over while attempting to stop. During the failure there was no injury sustained. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake line had melted, and the rear brake caliber had overheated. The brake lines, rear brake caliper and rear brake disc where replaced; however, approximately one year later the failure reoccurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake caliper, rear brake disc, and rear brake lever needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 629.
The contact owns a 2020 Ducati SuperSport Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the rear wheel braking system malfunctioned and was inoperable causing the rider to fall over while attempting to stop. During the failure there was no injury sustained. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake line had melted, and the rear brake caliber had overheated. The brake lines, rear brake caliper and rear brake disc where replaced; however, approximately one year later the failure reoccurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake caliper, rear brake disc, and rear brake lever needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 629.
The contact owns a 2020 Ducati SuperSport Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the rear wheel braking system malfunctioned and was inoperable causing the rider to fall over while attempting to stop. During the failure there was no injury sustained. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake line had melted, and the rear brake caliber had overheated. The brake lines, rear brake caliper and rear brake disc where replaced; however, approximately one year later the failure reoccurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear brake caliper, rear brake disc, and rear brake lever needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 629.
Safety Rating for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-TSB-20-008 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CR195 - Rear Brake Hoses Check and Replace if required - Applicability: SuperSport Model Year 2017-2020 (all versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about a potential for the rear brake application to soften over time, due to normal use. A service solution, parts distribution details, and...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI SUPERSPORT
- 2017 DUCATI SUPERSPORT — 8 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI SUPERSPORT — 4 complaints
- 2019 DUCATI SUPERSPORT — 6 complaints
- 2020 DUCATI SUPERSPORT (current)
- 2021 DUCATI SUPERSPORT — 2 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