2016 Ducati 1299 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1299 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati 1299. That is the most of any 1299 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ducati 1299 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ducati 1299 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.
Risk: The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2016 ducati 1299s. Consumer writes in regards to panigale turning off in a stop and go traffic. *va the consumer stated the dealer could not duplicate the failure. *js
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ducati 1299?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ducati 1299?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Ducati 1299 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1299 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.