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2020 Ducati Supersport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2020 Ducati Supersport — 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.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Supersport years?

Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted8 complaints2017: 8 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 2 complaints
Supersport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Ducati Supersport problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes375%
Fuel System125%

Does the 2020 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2020 Ducati SuperSport Motorcycle. The contact stated that while operating the motorcycle, the rear wheel braking system malfunctioned and was inoperable causing the rider to fall over while attempting to stop. During the failure there was no injury sustained. The motorcycle was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 2021

2020 Ducati Supersport — common questions

Is the 2020 Ducati Supersport reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Ducati Supersport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 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.