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2018 Ducati Monster 1200 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2018 Ducati Monster 1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Ducati Monster 1200 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200, describing incidents dated February 1, 2020 to May 27, 2021.

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Service Brakes 3 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #11419674 · Filed June 4, 2021
I purchased a used Ducati Monster 821 2018 in February of 2020. The rear brake pedal was very spongy. I thought it was a quirk of a Ducati Monster. I took the motorcycle for an annual inspection in May of 2021 at a non-Ducati dealer and was told that I have no rear brake. It was also mentioned that…
ODI #11351656 · Filed August 27, 2020
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 1200S THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR NEW; THE MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN THE REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK OR BRAKE PAD ISSUE SEEN. REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMS OUT WITHOUT ACTUATING BRAKES. I TRADED AT 2014 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 FOR…
ODI #11327327 · Filed June 4, 2020
AFTER A FEW MONTHS OWN THIS NEW DUCATI I STARTED TO LOSE FEEL AND EFFECTS FROM USING THE REAR BRAKE . AND QUICKLY THE REAR BRAKE IS NOW 100% FAILED , WILL NOT SLOW OR STOP THE BIKE AT ALL . BROUGHT IN TOO DUCATI AND WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR REAR BRAKE LINES BUT I DO NOT SEE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 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
- Recall 21V-315

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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.

Air May Reduce Effectiveness of Rear Brakes

NHTSA #21V315000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported May 4, 2021 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 5,909 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 28, 2021 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Safety consequence

Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 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.

Gear Shift Knob may Detach

NHTSA #18V835000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 2,742 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-18-007 · Owners notified January 14, 2019 · Vehicles built March 4, 2016 – August 25, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.

Safety consequence

If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200.

Service Brakes

ODI #11419674

Incident: May 27, 2021 · Filed: June 4, 2021

I purchased a used Ducati Monster 821 2018 in February of 2020. The rear brake pedal was very spongy. I thought it was a quirk of a Ducati Monster. I took the motorcycle for an annual inspection in May of 2021 at a non-Ducati dealer and was told that I have no rear brake. It was also mentioned that this is a known issue with Ducati Monsters and probably has a recall. I took the bike to the dealer for servicing and they acknowledged there is a recall on the rear brakes of the Ducati Monster as well as the fuel sensor which doesn't consistently display the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. I wasn't informed of the recalls and I don't see it listed on the nhtsa recall list. In my opinion this is a dangerous failure that should be clearly communicated to owners.

Service Brakes

ODI #11351656

Incident: August 22, 2020 · Filed: August 27, 2020

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 1200S THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR NEW; THE MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN THE REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK OR BRAKE PAD ISSUE SEEN. REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMS OUT WITHOUT ACTUATING BRAKES. I TRADED AT 2014 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 FOR THIS BIKE AS I WAS HAVING BRAKE ISSUES EVERY YEAR WITH THAT ONE AS WELL. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IN 4 YEARS THAT MY BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT ON A RIDE. THE PREVIOUS 3 TIMES WITH THE 2014 DUCATI I HAD TO PAY FOR A BREAK FLUSH EACH YEAR AND THEY FINALLY SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER "MIGHT BE THE ISSUE" AND THE DUCATI SERVICE DEALER REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR A MASTER CYLINDER FOR REAR BRAKE. I'VE NEVER HAD BRAKES FAIL WITH ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLE (HONDA, HARLEY, OR KTM). THIS HAS TO BE MORE THAN COINCIDENCE WITH FAILING YEARLY 4 YEARS IN A ROW. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT DUCATI CUSTOMER SERVICE BUT IT GOES TO VOICEMAIL AND THEY HAVE NOT CALLED ME BACK.

Service Brakes

ODI #11327327

Incident: February 1, 2020 · Filed: June 4, 2020

AFTER A FEW MONTHS OWN THIS NEW DUCATI I STARTED TO LOSE FEEL AND EFFECTS FROM USING THE REAR BRAKE . AND QUICKLY THE REAR BRAKE IS NOW 100% FAILED , WILL NOT SLOW OR STOP THE BIKE AT ALL . BROUGHT IN TOO DUCATI AND WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR REAR BRAKE LINES BUT I DO NOT SEE ANYTHING WHEN SEARCHING YOUR SITE OR DUCATI .COM *TR

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