On December 6, 2023, Ducati North America issued a safety recall on all 2016 through 2023 Ducati XDiavel S and STD bikes sold in the US due to the possibility of broken passenger backrests. Incorrect installation of the part or possible incorrect usage by the passenger could lead to a broken backrest, which could cause a passenger to fall from the bike and be injured.
According to Ducati North America records, approximately 2,906 bikes could potentially be involved in this recall, which represents about one percent of the population.
