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2011 Ducati Diavel problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2011 Ducati Diavel — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Diavel years?

Diavel NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted7 complaints2011: 5 complaints2012: 5 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 7 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 4 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Diavel NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Ducati Diavel problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System240%
Engine240%
Lighting120%

Does the 2011 Ducati Diavel have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V413000Body & StructureAugust 15, 2011 · 919 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2011. THE SIDE STAND WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT MATERIAL IN THE PIVOT AREA.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE BENDING AND BREAKAGE OF THE SIDE STAND IN THE PIVOT AREA ALLOWING THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND AND PIVOT BOLT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

11V336000OtherJune 27, 2011 · 964 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2010, THROUGH MAY 12, 2011. THE BRASS INSERTS INSTALLED IN THE CHAIN GUARD MAY DEFORM OVER TIME, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER RETAINING SCREWS ON THE REAR SWING-ARM. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER TO BECOME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence

LOOSENING OF THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER COULD INTERFERE WITH THE MOTORCYCLE'S REAR WHEEL ROTATION AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DUCATI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHAIN GUARD WITH AN UPDATED VERSION, MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL INSERTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.

11V253000SteeringApril 21, 2011 · 1,051 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.

Consequence

THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE THE INABILITY TO STEER INCREASING THE RISK OF LOW SPEED TIP-OVER OR COLLISION, THUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE HANDS FREE CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“ENGINE CUTS OUT ( STALLS ) ON HIGHWAY IN 6TH GEAR, WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED IN AND THROTTLE IS CLOSED. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS INTERMITTANTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. *TT PLEASE SEE THIS LINK, THERE ARE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.DIAVEL-FORUM.COM/INDEX.PHP?/TOPIC/377-DIAVEL-STALLING/”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 14, 2011

“THE MOTORCYCLE HAS STALLED FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS. TYPICALLY STALLS WHEN DOWN-SHIFTING. THE LAST TIME IT STALLED, I WAS WEAVING THROUGH TRAFFIC AND WHEN THE BIKE STALLED, THERE WAS A CAR RIGHT ON MY REAR (SCARED ME TO DEATH) - LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STEER INTO THE MEDIAN (AND THERE WAS NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 1, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DUCATI DIAVEL. THE CONTACT STATED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IN PLACE CAME LOOSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND A REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY WAS ORDERED. THE DEALER DID NOT SAY WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE BOLTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · May 12, 2011

2011 Ducati Diavel — common questions

Is the 2011 Ducati Diavel reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Ducati Diavel have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Ducati Diavel. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.