Does the 1996 Ducati 916 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, wheels, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Ducati 916 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ducati dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Ducati 916?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Ducati 916 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Ducati 916. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ducati been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ducati dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Ducati 916 recalls, newest first

April 1, 2014NHTSA 14E0120002,827 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Components: Equipment; Steering

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 23, 1999NHTSA 99V3600004,165 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Consequence: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 8, 1997NHTSA 97V2210001,316 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
Consequence: The engine may not return to proper idle.
Remedy: Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Ducati 916 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm1

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Questions

Does the 1996 Ducati 916 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, wheels, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Ducati 916 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ducati dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Ducati 916?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.