Does the 2012 Ducati Diavel have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2012 Ducati Diavel. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2012 Ducati Diavel?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2012 Ducati Diavel recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Ducati Diavel with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Accessories#2012254August 3, 2012
12 units affected
One some motorcycles, the side stand was manufactured incorrectly and could bend or break while the motorcycle is parked. This could cause the motorcycle to fall over, causing personal injury to the rider or bystanders and/or property damage. Also, a bent or broken side stand could interfere with the functioning of the side stand safety switch, causing the motorcycle to fail to start and/or run properly. Correction: Dealers will replace the side stand with an updated version.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND#12V376000August 3, 2012
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.
Risk: The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2012 Ducati Diavel VIN

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