2019 Ducati Scrambler

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 7 Scrambler model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 3
Primary concernService brakes3 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints3Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes3

Recalls and investigations

  1. Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesDec 15, 2020

    Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.

    An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.

    Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.

    Campaign 20V781000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

3 reports, newest first.

  1. Service brakes, Jul 20, 2023

    When applying the rear brake the pedal travels downwards with no resistance or braking action. The motorcycle is factory stock (has not been modified in any way).

  2. Service brakes, Oct 1, 2022

    Rear brake completely inoperable. No changes to bike or system. One day works, next day it doesn't. Pedal goes all the way to the stop with no braking power.

  3. Service brakes, Dec 5, 2020

    REAR BRAKE QUITE WORKING ENTIRELY AT ONLY 500 MILES. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENS WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING.