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2019 Ducati Supersport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2019 Ducati Supersport — 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.

6

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Supersport years?

Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted8 complaints2017: 8 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 2 complaints
Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Ducati Supersport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes233%
Engine117%
Fuel System117%
Other117%
Visibility & Wipers117%

Does the 2019 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

3 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Urgent, this Ducati purchase posed a great danger to my safety and life due to the loss of rear braking ability and a fire that was a result of brake fluid spilling on to the exhaust system, this failure posed a great danger to my life, should I had loss this ability to brake due to a sudden slow…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 4, 2021 · fire

“1. Several issues regarding fuel sensor. No one is sure why light comes on, i have taken it for computer reading several times. 2. On a ride apx 30 minutes later, entire bike shut down to overheating, with fluids spilling out of bike for undetermined reasons ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 6, 2023

“1. Several issues regarding fuel sensor. No one is sure why light comes on, i have taken it for computer reading several times. 2. On a ride apx 30 minutes later, entire bike shut down to overheating, with fluids spilling out of bike for undetermined reasons ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 6, 2023

“1. Several issues regarding fuel sensor. No one is sure why light comes on, i have taken it for computer reading several times. 2. On a ride apx 30 minutes later, entire bike shut down to overheating, with fluids spilling out of bike for undetermined reasons ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 6, 2023

“BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE AND AS SOON AS HIT 40 MPH AND ABOVE THE MIRRORS START TO VIBRATE SO MUCH THAT THEY BECOME USELESS. I'VE SEEN THAT THERE WAS RECALL ON SOME SUPERSPORTS. MY BIKE IS A 2019 THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2020. I AM UNABLE TO VIDEO THE ISSUE AS IT'S A MOTORCYCLE AND IT OCCURS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 15, 2020

2019 Ducati Supersport — common questions

Is the 2019 Ducati Supersport reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 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.