CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Ducati Desert X has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
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3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2023 Ducati Desert X recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2023 Ducati Desert X.
Most common 2023 Ducati Desert X problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
A few blocks before arriving home after work last night, my bike started smoking and when I got home the plastic heat shield on the rear header pipe was on fire. The rear header pipe seems to be broken and dropped causing a major exhaust leak. This is the second time it has happened to me. First time was october 2023, around 10k miles. That time it melted the rear brake reservoir and the fire was more difficult to put out. Both instances were different riding conditions and ambient temperatures. I know of another person this has happened to twice as well, but she lives in Denmark (exact same bike though). And I have a coworker with the same bike that has recently started sounding louder th
2023 Ducati Desert X dies repeatedly and won't re-start. VIN [XXX] Dates: 30 July to 03 August 2023 Trip to Yosemite. Motorcycle left me stranded 3 Days in a Row. Entire display screen flashes RED Traction Control Error. Motorcycle dies if running. Motorcycle will not re-start. After about 20 seconds the flashing message changes to a RED, rectangular text box at bottom of display. Text reads Traction Control Error. Motorcycle also will not re-start after stopping and turning off the engine. The indicator that the bike is not going to re-start is that the Fan kicks on immediately at an extremely high speed after turning the key on. 1st Incident: Could have been Killed by oncomin
While driving down a dirt highway in rainy conditions the mud built up under the fender quickly and locked up the front wheel throwing me from the bike. In the attached photos you can see the pivot point at which the mud stressed the fender and caused it to break, in the video you can the point at which the wheel locks up. Upon inspection after that fall I noticed the tire would not move. https://youtube.com/shorts/tl6sy3F1cks?feature=share
2023 Ducati Desert X questions
Does the 2023 Ducati Desert X have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2023 Ducati Desert X at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ducati Desert X?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Steering (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Ducati Desert X has been fixed?
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