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2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 Monster 1100 Evo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo, describing incidents dated August 24, 2013 to March 11, 2023.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11511396 · Filed March 12, 2023
Rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. Brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (DOT5.1). Brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. Alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. Brake pedal…
ODI #10638891 · Filed September 25, 2014
THE REAR BRAKE WENT OUT TWICE. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013. NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REAR BRAKE IS OUT AGAIN. THE COMPANY REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE TILL I PAY OUT OF POCKET FIRST. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BITE AT ALL. I'VE READ ON FORUMS THAT I…
ODI #10599140 · Filed June 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 1100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER, THE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE21-003: Extended Stopping Distance
Closed July 9, 2021
- Recall 21V-315

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

REAR BRAKE PADS

NHTSA #12V188000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Pads · NHTSA notice

Reported May 1, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 283 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-003 · Owners notified May 21, 2012 · Vehicles built January 16, 2012 – March 9, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 848, STREETFIGHTER, HYPERMOTARD, MULTISTRADA, AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES. THE FRICTION MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKE PADS.

Safety consequence

IF THE FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHES, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE PADS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 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-12-003.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.

WHEEL CRACKS

NHTSA #12V073000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice

Reported February 27, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 892 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-002 · Owners notified March 14, 2012 · Vehicles built April 6, 2011 – January 24, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 MONSTER 1100 EVO MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH REAR RIMS MARKED WITH CODE DU6-RR. OVER TIME, THE SPOKES ON THE REAR WHEEL RIM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.

Safety consequence

CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL RIM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL RIM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

Notes

THIS IS DUCATI RECALL NUMBER RCL-12-002.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.

FUEL LINE CRACK

NHTSA #12V053000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2012 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 913 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-12-001 · Owners notified March 1, 2012 · Vehicles built August 31, 2011 – November 23, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 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-12-001.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 Monster 1100 Evo. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo.

Service Brakes

ODI #11511396

Incident: March 11, 2023 · Filed: March 12, 2023

Rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. Brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (DOT5.1). Brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. Alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. Brake pedal will remain firm for some time, but then returns to soft feel, creating unexpected braking performance.

Service Brakes

ODI #10638891

Incident: September 18, 2013 · Filed: September 25, 2014

THE REAR BRAKE WENT OUT TWICE. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013. NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REAR BRAKE IS OUT AGAIN. THE COMPANY REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE TILL I PAY OUT OF POCKET FIRST. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BITE AT ALL. I'VE READ ON FORUMS THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. *TR

Service Brakes

ODI #10599140

Incident: May 1, 2014 · Filed: June 18, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 1100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V188000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,200 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,800. UPDATED 08/12/14*LJ

Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes

ODI #10595840

Crash

Incident: May 4, 2014 · Filed: June 3, 2014

RIDING ON LEVEL ROAD, CRUISING ABOUT 40 MPH. FRONT BRAKES LOCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS PITCHED ME OVER THE HANDLE BARS, I.E. STOPPIE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR BRAKE PADS "DISAPPEARED" AND THE REMAINING REAR PAD BACKING PLATE CAUSED OVER HEATING OF REAR ROTOR AND REAR MASTER CYLINDER. RED HOT. BOILED FLUID. UPON COOL DOWN, (ME AND THE DUCATI) FRONT BRAKES RELEASED AND BIKE WAS ABLE TO MOVE BUT WITHOUT REAR BRAKES. MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH ABS OR TRACTION CONTROL. BIKE IS STILL AT SHOP WITH REPLACEMENT OF PADS, ROTOR AND MASTER. ~ 600+ I'M A BIT OF A WRENCH TURNER AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN REAR BRAKES ON ANY VEHICLE FAIL AT LESS THAT 10,000 MILES. WHO USES THE BACK BRAKES ON A MOTORCYCLE ANYWAY? I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR 30 YEARS, AND I NEVER HAVE. BIKE IS 15 DAYS OUTOF WARRANTY. :O( *TR

Steering; Suspension; Wheels

ODI #10544712

Crash 1 death

Incident: August 24, 2013 · Filed: September 21, 2013

MY SON WAS KILLED IN A CRASH ON I-270 IN COLUMBUS OHIO AT THE SR 315 INTERCHANGE. ACCORDING TO AN EYEWITNESS HE HAD JUST PASSED HER ABOUT 70-75 MPH, IN THE THIRD LANE FROM THE BIRM OUT OF 5. BEGAN STRUGGLING WITH CONTROL, SHE SAID THE REAR OF THE BIKE WAS SHIMMYING. THE LOSS OF CONTROL GOT PROGESSIVELY WORSE, HE CROSSED THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL REAR END FIRST. HE WAS KILLED INSTANTLY. I HAVE SINCE SEEN MANY COMMENTS ABOUT DUCATI MONSTER, AND MOTOTARD 1100'S EXHIBITING WHAT IS CALLED "HIGH SPEED WOBBLE AT 75 TO 80 MPH. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY AMY BE PLACING THEIR RIDERS AT GRAVE RISK. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS BEING INVESTIGATED, OR IF IT WARRANTS AND INVESTIGATION, TROOPER DIEHL OF THE OHP INFORMED ME THAT HIGH TOXICOLGY WAS NEGATIVE, AND THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO ROAD DEBRI THAT WOULD HAVE LED TO THE CRASH. HE SAID THAT IT IS CLASSIFIED AS AN UNEXPLAINED LOSS OF CONTROL. HE WAS WEARING A HELMET AND HE WAS AN EXPERIENCED RIDER. HE WAS 25 YEARS OLD AND A SGT IN THE MARINE CORP RES. WITH H&S COMPANY OUT OF BROOKPARK OHIO.

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