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2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200, describing incidents dated October 27, 2018 to May 5, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11416361 · Filed

    THE REAR BRAKE ON THE MULTISTRADA HAS A KNOWN ISSUE OF THE BRAKE FLUID BOILING AND CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TO BE NON-EXISTANT. RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE INCLUDED NOT USING THE REAR BRAKE, WHICH IS NOT AN OPTION. I LANE SPLIT, AND THE REAR BRAKE IS PERFECT FOR CONTROLLING SPEED IN SMALL…

  • ODI #11231816 · Filed

    MOTORCYCLE IS DESIGNED WITH KEYLESS FOB. FOB WILL NOT ALWAYS ACTIVATE THE DASHBOARD AS DESIGNED. BATTERY IN THE FOB AND THE MOTORCYCLE ARE LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD. THE FOB'S BATTERY TESTS GOOD USING A BATTERY TESTER. THE BIKE BASICALLY LEAVES YOU STRANDED WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. SOMETIMES YOU CAN GET…

  • ODI #11143471 · Filed

    REAR BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. THE PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED GOES TO THE STOP BUT DOES NOT SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE. THE REAR BRAKE IS COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 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.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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 July 24, 2012 – June 24, 2014 (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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