NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 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 Multistrada 1260. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260, describing incidents dated November 1, 2018 to March 1, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11455689 · Filed
The contact owns a 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The contact stated that extra brake travel time was needed to stop the motorcycle due to poor rear brake performance. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the…
ODI #11398649 · Filed
REAR BRAKE IS VERY VERY WEAK, ALMOST NOT WORKING. IT HAS BEEN A STANDING PROBLEM SINCE NEW.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 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
Side Stand May Break
NHTSA #19V825000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2019 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 493 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-19-004 · Owners notified December 27, 2019 · Vehicles built September 20, 2017 – February 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Safety consequence
If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.
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.
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