2018 Ducati Xdiavel S
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 2 Xdiavel S model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, motorcycleDec 6, 2023
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2023 XDiavel S and XDiavel STD motorcycles. The passenger backrest may break if it is installed incorrectly or used incorrectly by the passenger.
A broken passenger backrest may result in the passenger falling off the motorcycle, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the passenger backrest installation, tighten the screws as necessary, and also apply a warning sticker on the component, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-005.
Campaign 23V820000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, motorcycle, kickstand/center standSep 6, 2023
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XDiavel S and XDiavel Standard motorcycles. The side stand bracket may fail, causing the side stand to open while riding and resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Unexpected engine shutdown while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will install a new side stand bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-004.
Campaign 23V620000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderDec 15, 2017
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
Campaign 17V812000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, May 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ducati XDiavel S. The contact stated that while riding at 55 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the drive belt was damaged in three places. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.