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2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 2 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 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200, describing incidents dated June 7, 2016 to April 1, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 3 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11413202 · Filed

    REAR BRAKE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL, EVEN IF IM ON A HILL WITH A PASSENGER I HAVE TO USE FRONT BRAKES JUST TO KEEP US IN PLACE AS REAR BRAKE WILL HAVE US GOING BACKWARDS. I HAVE HAD IT BLED MULTIPLE TIMES, IF YOU SMASH IT WITH YOUR FOOT IT WONT EVEN LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL.

  • ODI #11398629 · Filed

    REAR BRAKE IS BASICALLY USELESS. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY A DUCATI DEALER $180.00 AN HOUR TO BLEED THE BRAKE FOR ME, SO I DO IT MYSELF. WORKS FOR A BIT, THEN GOES AWAY AND BARELY STOPS THE WHEEL WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW AND DUCATI HAS NOT OFFICIALLY…

  • ODI #11118753 · Filed

    NO REAR BRAKE AT ALL WHEN THE BIKE GET HOT. I ONLY USE FRONT BRAKE. THIS IS NOT JUST ME. ALL MULTI STRADA OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 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

Rear Shock Absorber may Crack and Detach

NHTSA #17V274000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2017 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 568 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-17-002 · Owners notified May 17, 2017 · Vehicles built March 15, 2016 – January 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.

Safety consequence

If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.

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.

Side-Stand may Break

NHTSA #15V637000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported October 9, 2015 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 869 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign RCL-15-003 · Owners notified November 5, 2015 · Vehicles built December 1, 2014 – June 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.

Safety consequence

If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.

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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