NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ducati Monster 1200 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ducati Monster 1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Ducati Monster 1200 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Monster 1200, describing incidents dated June 2, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11467787 · Filed
The rear brake does not work properly , when i apply it it does not respond firmly
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 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
Rear Brake Hose May Have Heat Damage
NHTSA #21V335000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 11, 2021 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 1,312 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified July 12, 2021
Defect description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Safety consequence
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.
Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure
NHTSA #17V812000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2017 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 6,758 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 30, 2018 · Vehicles built March 4, 2015 – October 23, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Safety consequence
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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.
Other Ducati Monster 1200 model years
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