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2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale, describing incidents dated June 15, 2012 to June 23, 2015.

Most-cited components

Engine 4 complaints
Power Train 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10744710 · Filed July 29, 2015
I OWN A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT IS JUST 3 MONTHS OUT OF ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS 100% STOCK AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING/BODY PANEL IS MELTING/BURNING DUE TO EXHAUST HEAT. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF…
ODI #10692734 · Filed March 7, 2015
MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO IN A STOPPING SITUATION MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO GET FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR TO FIND NEUTRAL. *TR
ODI #10681058 · Filed February 3, 2015
WHILE AT A STOP, MOTORCYCLE STARTS MOVING WHILE THE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM GOING FORWARD AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CAN LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT IF I'M STOPPED AND MOTORCYCLE STARTS RIDING FORWARD WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE…

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Horn, High Beam and Right Turn Signals may Fail

NHTSA #14V166000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 4, 2014 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 2,083 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign RCL-14-001 · Owners notified June 6, 2014 · Vehicles built April 4, 2012 – February 11, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Safety consequence

The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.

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.

Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Connection Hose

NHTSA #12V402000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,411 vehicles

Ducati campaign RC 12-006 · Owners notified October 15, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – July 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

Safety consequence

The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

Ducati's recall number is RCL-12-006.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Exhaust Butterfly Valve Bowden Cable Cover

NHTSA #12V392000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,411 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-006 · Owners notified October 15, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – July 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.

Safety consequence

Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

Swingarm Shaft Pivots

NHTSA #12V401000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,411 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL 12-006 · Owners notified October 15, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – July 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

Safety consequence

The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

Ohlins Steering Damper Screws

NHTSA #12V400000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,411 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL12-006 · Owners notified October 15, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – July 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

Safety consequence

The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

Ohlins Steering Damper Washer

NHTSA #12V399000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,411 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-006 · Owners notified November 15, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – July 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.

Safety consequence

The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

SWINGARM RETAINING SCREW

NHTSA #12V270000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 375 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-004 · Owners notified June 30, 2012 · Vehicles built March 16, 2012 – May 15, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.

Safety consequence

IF THE LINKAGE DETACHES FROM THE SWINGARM, CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION COLLAPSE WOULD OCCUR AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

Notes

DUCATIS SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RCL-12-004.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale.

Electrical System; Structure; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10744710

Fire

Incident: June 23, 2015 · Filed: July 29, 2015

I OWN A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT IS JUST 3 MONTHS OUT OF ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS 100% STOCK AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING/BODY PANEL IS MELTING/BURNING DUE TO EXHAUST HEAT. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF THESE EXACT ISSUES ON THE SAME MOTORCYCLES ( ACROSS THE COUNTRY). DUCATI ISSUED A NEWER VERSION OF LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING WHICH FIXED THIS ISSUE BUT THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR MOTORCYCLES ALREADY SOLD WITH DEFECTIVE PART. MY DEALER, BARNETTE SUZUKI AND DUCATI IS NOT ABLE TO REPLACE THE FAIRING WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM DUCATI USA. THIS IS A FIRE AND SAFETY ISSUE. IF I CONTINUE TO USE THE MOTORCYCLE, THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE, AT THE VERY LEAST THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE FAIRING WILL BURN RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS ISSUE CAN ALSO RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH BECAUSE RIGHT SIDE FAIRING ALSO HOUSES A LOT OF ELECTRICAL SENSORS AND WIRING. PLEASE HELP, I AM IN DANGER OF INJURING MYSELF FROM FIRE OR CRASH IF I CONTINUE TO USE THE MOTORCYCLE. THANK YOU

Power Train; Engine

ODI #10692734

Incident: March 3, 2015 · Filed: March 7, 2015

MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO IN A STOPPING SITUATION MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO GET FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR TO FIND NEUTRAL. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10681058

Incident: June 10, 2014 · Filed: February 3, 2015

WHILE AT A STOP, MOTORCYCLE STARTS MOVING WHILE THE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM GOING FORWARD AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CAN LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT IF I'M STOPPED AND MOTORCYCLE STARTS RIDING FORWARD WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME AFTER I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT 25 - 30 MINUTES. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Structure

ODI #10595150

Incident: May 28, 2014 · Filed: May 30, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE KICKSTAND SUDDENLY BECAME DETACHED AND ACTIVATED THE KICKSTAND SAFETY SWITCH, ALSO CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE KICKSTAND WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED AND WOULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS THAT WERE ATTACHED TO THE KICKSTAND BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.

Suspension; Electrical System; Engine

ODI #10565631

Incident: February 3, 2014 · Filed: February 24, 2014

I CURRENTLY HAVE A ENGINE LEAK ON MY DUCATI MOTORCYCLE. I WAS RIDING AND NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LEAK ON LEFT SIDE CASING. I TOOK TO DUCATI TO REPORT AND REPAIR. DUCATI IS STILL TAKING ALOT OF TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE ON WHAT TO DO. STILL ISN'T REPAIRED AND NOW LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND GOT ON MY TIRES AND ALMOST CRASHED. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUY DUCATI AND STILL NOT MAKING ANY ATTEMPT TO FIX IN A SPEEDY MANOR. I AM WORRIED THAT IS A NEWER RIDER WITHOUT MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE GETS SAME ISSUE IT COULD BE A MAJOR INCIDENT. MY DISPLAY WHICH TELLS ENGINE TEMP, SPEED AND RPM'S IS INOP AND FALLING APART. IT NOT ONLY IS UNSAFE TO RIDE BUT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AND RIDE WITH PROPER ROAD SPEEDS. THIS AGAIN IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH DUCATI. THIS DISPLAY ISSUE WILL NOW BE MY FOURTH DISPLAY. THE FORKS FAILED ON MY BIKE AND ALMOST CRASHED BECAUSE THE DAMPENING PORTION OF THE FORKS FAILED AND WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO CONTROL. AGAIN THE ONLY REASON FOR NOT CRASHING AND GETTING INJURED WAS MY YEARS OF RIDING EXPERIENCE. THESE ARE NOT THE ONLY ISSUES WITH THIS BIKE, BUT ISSUES THAT TO ME ARE A HUGE SAFETY MATTER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN INTO THESE MATTERS. *TR

Engine

ODI #10562905

Incident: October 9, 2013 · Filed: February 4, 2014

AFTER A YEAR OF VARIOUS RECALLS, I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AM STILL WAITING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10559035

Incident: June 19, 2013 · Filed: January 8, 2014

DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE CLUTCH ISSUE: CLUTCH SYSTEM (SLAVE, PUSHROD, DISK(S), ETC.) BEGAN BINDING AFTER DEPARTING 600 MILE (REQUIRED) SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE PROBLEM INITIALLY SURFACED AS INTERMITTENT ON WARM/HOT DAYS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 170F. THE ISSUE BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED WITH USE, AND BY 800 MILES, WAS CONSTANT - EITHER COLD OR HOT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR SERVICE FOR SAME/RELATED ISSUE(S), AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REPAIR. *TR

Engine

ODI #10479602

Incident: June 15, 2012 · Filed: October 10, 2012

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATE 30-35 MPH THE ENGINE ON MY 2012 DUCATI 1199 MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED NORMALLY WITH ONE ATTEMPT USING THE STARTER AFTER I WAS STOPPED. THERE WERE NO OTHER SECONDARY INDICATIONS. OUTSIDE AIR TEMP. WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. ENGINE TEMP.180-187 DEGREES F. I HAD JUST COME OFF OF A 30 MILE RIDE ON COUNTRY ROADS AND HAD NORMAL INDICATIONS DURING THE RIDE. THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE RIDE HOME. SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE I WAS DOWNSHIFTING PREPARING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR FOR TRAFFIC AHEAD. THE COMMON FACTORS HAVE BEEN DOWNSHIFTING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-20 MPH WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. IN EACH CASE I WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP USING THE STARTER. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME ONCE AT NIGHT , LIGHTS OUT IN THE DARK STOPPED AT A MAJOR HI-WAY INTERSECTION. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS MENTALLY MORE PREPARED FOR IT. I INSURED THE BIKE WAS IN GEAR RELEASED THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGINE STARTED BACK. I HAVE REPORTED THESE EVENTS AS FAR BACK AS JUNE 2012 TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND AS OF THIS REPORT DATE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I CHECKED ON DUCATI MS.ORG A FORUM WHERE OTHER DUCATI OWNERS DISCUSS DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AND DISCOVERED AT LEAST ONE OTHER 1199 PANIGALE OWNER HAD ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

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