2017 Ducati Supersport recalls and problems

The 2017 Ducati Supersport has 4 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ducati dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Ducati Supersport vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Ducati Supersport recalls

Recall 21V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported May 4, 2021 · 5,909 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: 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.

Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 18V-835: Power Train

Reported Nov 27, 2018 · 2,742 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.

Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.

Recall 18V-793: Visibility

Reported Nov 9, 2018 · 1,676 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.

Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.

Recall 18V-371: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jun 5, 2018 · 1,462 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.

Risk: If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

2017 Ducati Supersport problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility/Wiper4
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Ducati Supersport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Feb 3, 2022
The fuel gauge has gone bad multiple times. Some times the fuel gauge will go to zero with fuel still in it or it will stick at half tank when it is less than that. My local Ducati service center has replace the fuel gauge 3 times now and the bike only has 3500 miles on it. Talking to the service manager he says this is a known issue but Ducati will not fix it. This is an issue will all the models not just the super sport. I talked to a regional service rep last summer and he said it is because of the type of fuel used in the US. They why doesn't Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc have the same…
Power Train · at 7,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2021
Motorcycle is equipped the ducati quick shifter (Dqs). When downshifting from 3rd to 2nd bike will occasionally, at least once per outing, pop out of gear and go into a 'false' neutral. Very disconcerting especially when going into a corner. Have repeatedly complained to my dealership about the situation but they seem not able to replicate the issue and to blame driver error, me. I have over 27k miles on this bike, I think I'd know how to ride this particular bike properly by now.
Service Brakes · at 968 miles · reported Feb 17, 2020
Purchased bike new in august 2018 and has less than 1k miles. Unexplained leak has developed near air intake. Leak identified near the end of january 2020. Rear brake identified today as completely inoperable but brake fluid reservoir is full. No error messages or system failure alerts including a malfunction of the ABS system was captured by the bike's electronics. I identified the rear brake failure during my pre-ride inspection on 2/17/2020. Have contacted a ducati authorized dealer in my area for further inspection and resolution.
Visibility/Wiper · at 7 miles · reported Oct 4, 2017
Rear view mirrors excessively vibrate under moderate to hard acceleration, making it almost impossible to see anything behind rider.
Visibility/Wiper · at 250 miles · reported Sep 1, 2017
Both rear view mirrors vibrate excessively while in motion rendering them unusable. Unable to determine distance or speed of surrounding vehicles while in motion. Images in the mirror are a complete blur.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ducati Supersport have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ducati Supersport: 21V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic), 18V-835 (power train), 18V-793 (visibility), 18V-371 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ducati Supersport?

Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 500 miles.

Are Ducati recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ducati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.