NHTSA recall 21V212000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign
Published by	NHTSA (United States)
Campaign number	21V212000
Manufacturer's number	SRV-RCL-21-002
Manufacturer	Ducati North America
Reported	2021-03-25
Owners notified	2021-04-23
Component	ENGINE
Units potentially affected	129

Remedy progress the manufacturer reported
Report	Quarterly report 8, for 2023 quarter 1
Filed with NHTSA	2023-04-07
Vehicles in the campaign	129
Reported remedied	129 (100%)
Reported unreachable	0
Reported removed	0

These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2023 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.

What is wrong

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Multistrada V4 S motorcycles. Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break.

What can happen

A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.

The remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and the dealer will replace the entire motorcycle engine with another engine, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-002.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2021 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SRV-TTB-24-001, Rev 07	2024-06-05. Other. Tips & Tricks Revision 07 Summary. Applicability: Hypermotard 698-Possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. All Models-Precaution for the use of the Hand-Free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021AA – part no. 96680491A. All V4 models-Possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
TTB-24-001 Rv4	2024-04-03. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Revision 04 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Possible erratic idling rpm and hard starting, and engine noise. Hypermotard-Possible hard starting issues.
TTB-24-001Rev 3	2024-03-05. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
TTB-24-001Rev 2	2024-03-05. Service bulletin. 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 maintenance update.
SRV-TSB-24-004	2024-03-05. Service bulletin. CR267 - Updating the ECU Software. Applicability: Multistrada V4 STD/S/PP MY2021-2024 (all versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers that the quick shift management software for a portion of the listed models may not have been calibrated correctly, and that a mandatory update is available. The bulletin also includes service instructions, and VIN information. This document has been redacted for sensitive pricing information.
TTB-23-001rev16	2023-12-06. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 16 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada-Orientation of the side stand springs, and the configuration of aluminum side panniers. Panigale-Wrong mileage deadline on service warning panel. All Models-Final drive chain oxidation.
TTB-23-001 rev15	2023-11-03. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 15 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada. Availability and characteristics of a particular racing exhaust, and possible abnormal play of passenger seat.
TTB-23-001 rev13	2023-10-05. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 13 Summary: Applicability: Incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and Error C1134 – High DRL temperature (update) for the Multistrada. Melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all models.
TTB-23-001 rev12	2023-09-02. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 12 Summary: Various DTC, DWC, DQS, BSD, Cruise Control warning lights illuminating on the Multistrada. Surface damage of oil sump for the Streetfighter V4 and new upper chain sliding shoe and adhesive neoprene pad for the Streetfighter V2. New engine ECU calibration for DP1 exhaust system for all models.
TTB-23-001 rev11	2023-09-02. Service bulletin. Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 11 Summary: Improvement of graphics matching between tank cover and fuel tank for the Multistrada V4 Rally. Improvements to wheel rim protections for the Diavel V4. Possible slight contact of rear tire with auxiliary fuel tank bottom for the Desert X. Rear wheel nut color info for the Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini. Instructions for final drive chain replacement on all models.