AI Damage2021 Ducati Hypermotard: common problems
The maker issued 21 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 21
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability
Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
- Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability
Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled…
- CR263 â Replacement of the ABS Unit to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Hose. Applicability
Hypermotard 950 Model Year 2019-2021 (all model versions). The purpose of this technical service bulletin is to inform dealers and service managers of the availability of a new optional rear brake hose (ABS control…
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability
All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or…
- Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability
All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to…
- Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability
All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to…
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability
All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published…
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability
All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake…
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability
All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. The use of a prescribed leak trace powder is…
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability
All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides…
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability
All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability
All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of…
NHTSA lists 21 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ducati Hypermotard?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 21 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Ducati Hypermotard?
NHTSA lists 21 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Ducati Hypermotard from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.