2021 Ducati Multistrada Recall: Excessive wear of the valve guides may cause the valve head to break
NHTSA campaign 21V212000 · Engine · filed Mar 25, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A broken valve head may decrease the acceleration and performance of the engine, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Multistrada | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V212000 (manufacturer number SRV-RCL-21-002). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.