2021 Ducati Scrambler
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Ducati Scrambler is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.
2021 Ducati Scrambler at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Ducati Scrambler recalls 2
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Scrambler 800 Night Shift motorcycles. The front and rear turn signal lights may not flash brightly enough. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: Dealers will replace the front and rear turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-009.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.
2021 Ducati Scrambler common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 21
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 21.
Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, schedule…
Bulletin TTB-24-001Rev 2 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling, Suspension · Feb 2024Procedure 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 2024Rear 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 2023Guided 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 2023Finial 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 2023Procedure 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 2023Precautions 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 2023Procedure 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 2023Tips and Tricks Revision 4 Summary. Preload range error code, possible incorrect assessment of the cause of an engine oil seepage from the generator cover, and information on aluminum tank cover for the Multistrada; riding Mode indication flashing for the Scra…
Bulletin SRV-TTB-23-001R4 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System · May 2023Overview 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 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SCRAMBLER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Ducati Scrambler. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the exhaust valve cable could make contact with the main battery wiring. This could damage the wiring and cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Ducati will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to install a cable guide and secure the exhaust but…
Transport Canada #2020629 · Dec 2020Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.