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2017 Ducati Supersport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2017 Ducati Supersport — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Supersport years?

Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted8 complaints2017: 8 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 2 complaints
Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Ducati Supersport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers450%
Brakes113%
Fuel System113%
Other113%
Transmission113%

Does the 2017 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

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

21V315000BrakesMay 4, 2021 · 5,909 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

18V835000TransmissionNovember 27, 2018 · 2,742 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

18V793000Visibility & WipersNovember 9, 2018 · 1,676 units

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.

Consequence

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-005.

18V371000Fuel SystemJune 5, 2018 · 1,462 units

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.

Consequence

If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHILE IN MOTION RENDERING THEM UNUSABLE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE DISTANCE OR SPEED OF SURROUNDING VEHICLES WHILE IN MOTION. IMAGES IN THE MIRROR ARE A COMPLETE BLUR.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 1, 2017

“PURCHASED BIKE NEW IN AUGUST 2018 AND HAS LESS THAN 1K MILES. UNEXPLAINED LEAK HAS DEVELOPED NEAR AIR INTAKE. LEAK IDENTIFIED NEAR THE END OF JANUARY 2020. REAR BRAKE IDENTIFIED TODAY AS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE BUT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS FULL. NO ERROR MESSAGES OR SYSTEM FAILURE ALERTS INCLUDING A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 17, 2020

“MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED THE DUCATI QUICK SHIFTER (DQS). WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND BIKE WILL OCCASIONALLY, AT LEAST ONCE PER OUTING, POP OUT OF GEAR AND GO INTO A 'FALSE' NEUTRAL. VERY DISCONCERTING ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING INTO A CORNER. HAVE REPEATEDLY COMPLAINED TO MY DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 5, 2018

“PURCHASED BIKE NEW IN AUGUST 2018 AND HAS LESS THAN 1K MILES. UNEXPLAINED LEAK HAS DEVELOPED NEAR AIR INTAKE. LEAK IDENTIFIED NEAR THE END OF JANUARY 2020. REAR BRAKE IDENTIFIED TODAY AS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE BUT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS FULL. NO ERROR MESSAGES OR SYSTEM FAILURE ALERTS INCLUDING A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 17, 2020

“The fuel gauge has gone bad multiple times. Some times the fuel gauge will go to zero with fuel still in it or it will stick at half tank when it is less than that. My local Ducati service center has replace the fuel gauge 3 times now and the bike only has 3500 miles on it. Talking to the service…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 16, 2019

2017 Ducati Supersport — common questions

Is the 2017 Ducati Supersport reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Ducati Supersport. 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.