Model year guide

2017 Ducati Monster

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Ducati Monster is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

2017 Ducati Monster — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 Ducati Monster at a glance

Safety recalls4

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Ducati Monster recalls 4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #21V335000 · NHTSA lists this under Monster 1200 · 11/05/2021

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.

Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #21V315000 · NHTSA lists this under Monster 1200 · 04/05/2021

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.

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.

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #18V835000 · manufacturer #SRV-RCL-18-007 · NHTSA lists this under Monster 1200 · 27/11/2018

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.

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder NHTSA Campaign #17V812000 · NHTSA lists this under Monster 1200 · 15/12/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 28

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 28.

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-24-001 · Suspension · Jan 2024

Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses inte…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2023

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly b…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2023

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-2…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-037 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jul 2023

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks.…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2023

Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bullet…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-031 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2023

Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale; and…

Bulletin TTB-23-001 rev07 · Structure, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2023

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.

Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-018 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023

Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time…

Bulletin SRV-SRB-22-038 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2022

CR235 â?? Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for the…

Bulletin SRV-TSB-22-010 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MONSTER 1299 SL. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Ducati Monster

The Ducati Monster is a standard, or naked bike, motorcycle designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and produced by Ducati in Bologna, Italy, since 1991. In 2005, Monster sales accounted for over half of Ducati's worldwide sales. Like most modern Ducati motorcycles, it has a 90° V-twin engine, called an L-twin by Ducati, with desmodromic valves, and tubular steel trellis frame, designed by Fabio Taglioni (1920–2001).

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2017 Ducati Monster — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ducati Monster have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ducati Monster. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.