NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200, describing incidents dated April 3, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10972346 · Filed
REAR BRAKE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE WORKS MINIMALLY OR NOT AT ALL. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM OFTEN DISCUSSED ON DUCATI FORUMS, AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING THE FLUID AND BLEEDING THE SYSTEM, THE PROBLEM RETURNS
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 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
Cable may Prevent the Throttle from Closing
NHTSA #15V152000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2015 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 5,962 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ducati campaign RCL-15-001 · Owners notified May 11, 2015 · Vehicles built January 22, 2010 – June 11, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
Safety consequence
If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.
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.
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200 model years
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