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2020 Ducati Scrambler problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 Ducati Scrambler — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Scrambler years?

Scrambler NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted8 complaints2015: 8 complaints2016: 4 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 1 complaints
Scrambler NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Ducati Scrambler problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2020 Ducati Scrambler have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V781000Electrical SystemDecember 15, 2020 · 1,072 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Rear brake indicator component is poorly designed and breaks off. I was riding when a friend informed me that he hardly ever saw me use my brakes. Upon inspection a component had failed. Bike was take to dealership for repair, bike was under warranty. Deal insist issue is due to misuse. "Repaired"…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 24, 2022

2020 Ducati Scrambler — common questions

Is the 2020 Ducati Scrambler reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Ducati Scrambler have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Ducati Scrambler. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2020 Ducati Scrambler under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.