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The 2016 Ducati XDiavel has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a final drive pulley nut that can loosen and cut power to the rear wheel, leaving the rider without drive while in motion.
The rear brake system has a separate concern: air can seep into the hydraulic circuit over time, softening the brake feel and stretching the distance the motorcycle needs to stop. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, so if the brake recall has already been addressed, it is worth confirming the remedy was complete.
Two recalls affect the side stand. In one, the lower fastening screw on the stand plate can work loose, causing the stand to fail when the bike is leaned onto it and potentially allowing the engine to stall if the stand drops while riding. In the other, the stand bracket itself can fatigue and break under repeated load, dropping the parked motorcycle onto anyone nearby. These share the same physical outcome but involve different parts of the stand assembly.
There is also a structural concern with the passenger backrest: if it was not installed correctly or is used in a way it was not designed for, it can crack and break, leaving a passenger without support and at risk of falling backward. On the powertrain side, the same countershaft and pulley issue tied to the loose retaining nut can also affect the side stand plate fastening screw, meaning two separate components may lose their fasteners in service, each with its own consequence for control of the motorcycle.
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What can fail
The passenger backrest may crack or break from incorrect use or installation, causing a passenger to suddenly lose back support.
What the fix does
Ducati will mail you instructions to have a dealer inspect and adjust the backrest installation and apply a warning sticker about proper use.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Air can gradually leak into the rear brake system, which reduces braking power at the rear wheel.
What the fix does
Ducati will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will install a new rear brake hose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Air can enter the rear brake system, potentially reducing braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses at no cost to restore proper braking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The side stand can break on certain motorcycles. If it breaks while parked, the motorcycle may fall over.
What the fix does
Ducati will mail you instructions to bring your motorcycle to a dealer, who will replace the side stand, bracket, and locking plate.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The side stand bracket can weaken over time under load and fail, allowing the motorcycle to tip over when parked on the stand.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new side stand bracket at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fastening screw securing the side stand plate may loosen, causing the stand to collapse and the motorcycle to fall. Loosening can also damage the side stand sensor, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side stand pivot and fastening screw at no cost to restore secure operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The final drive pulley nut and side stand plate screw can loosen over time. A loose pulley nut stops power from reaching the rear wheel. A loose side stand screw can damage the sensor, stalling the engine, or cause the stand plate to break and the bike to fall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side stand screw with a stronger one, install a harder washer, and tighten the pulley nut to a higher torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The nut securing the final drive pulley may not be tight enough, potentially causing loss of power to the rear wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new washer under the retaining nut and tighten it to the correct torque specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
